Ohio Youth Problems, Functioning and Satisfaction Scales (Ohio scales) explained

The Ohio Youth Problems, Functioning, Satisfaction Scales (Ohio Scales) are a set of parent-reported^{[1] [2]} and self-reported^[3] questionnaires, consisting of four scales used to assess the improvement and outcomes of children and adolescents who have received mental health services.

The assessment takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, and is designed to assess children between the ages of 5 and 18.^[4]

The Ohio scales have been shown to be a valid and reliable predictor of a child's response to treatment.^[5]

See also

• Mental health

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ohio Youth Problems, Functioning, and Satisfaction Scales (Ohio Scales). February 2015. The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare.
2. Web site: Benjamin M. . Ogles . January 2000 . Ohio Youth Problem, Functioning, and Satisfaction Scales. Parent Rating – Short Form. Google Drive. 28 September 2015.
3. Web site: Benjamin M. . Ogles . January 2000. Ohio Youth Problem, Functioning, and Satisfaction Scales: Youth Rating – Short Form (Ages 12-18). Google Drive. 28 September 2015.
4. Web site: Ohio Scales for Youth. 2015-10-28.
5. Dowell . Kathy A. . Ogles . Benjamin M.. The Ohio Scales Youth Form: Expansion and validation of a self-report outcome measure for young children. Journal of Child & Family Studies. June 2008. 17. 3. 291–305. 10.1007/s10826-007-9137-2. 143145669 .