Maurice Lorr, Ph.D.
Douglas M. McNair, Ph.D.
Leo F. Droppleman, Ph.D.
Now Available, POMS 2nd Edition! Click here for POMS 2™ The POMS assessment provides a rapid, economical method of assessing transient, fluctuating active mood states. It is an ideal instrument for measuring and monitoring treatment change in clinical, medical, and addiction counseling centers. It is also well-suited to clinical drug trials because its sensitivity to change allows you to accurately document the effects of drugs on mood state.
How to Use the Assessment
The POMS consists of three versions: POMS Standard, POMS Brief, and POMS–Bipolar. All three versions are available in handscored format with MHS QuikScore™ Forms.
POMS Standard The POMS Standard is the original POMS assessment. It provides the most detailed information with scores for all the scales. Because the POMS can be re-administered as frequently as every week, you can choose the time frame that is most appropriate for your situation.
POMS Brief
The POMS Brief is a shorter version of the original POMS Standard. It measures the same scales, but with fewer items it does not provide as much detail. It is ideal for situations where time is limited and more in-depth information is not necessary.
POMS–Bipolar The POM–Bipolar is the newest addition to the POMS. It measures moods and feelings primarily in clinical rather than nonclinical settings. It can help to determine an individual’s psychiatric status for therapy, or be used to compare mood profiles associated with various personality disorders. In nonclinical settings, the POMS–Bipolar can assess mood changes produced by techniques such as psychotherapy or meditation.
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- Anger-Hostility
- Fatigue-Inertia
- Depression-Dejection
- Vigor-Activity
- Confusion-Bewilderment
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