PANS Symptom Rating Scale
The PANS 31-Item Symptom Rating Scale (PANS Rating Scale), developed by Tanya K. Murphy, MD, MS and Gail A. Bernstein, MD, is a symptom tracking tool widely used in clinical practice and research to identify and quantify the severity of symptoms associated with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). The scale captures symptom presence and severity over the past week, generating a PANS Total Score that reflects overall symptom burden.
This version has been formatted and adapted for clarity by the PANDAS Physicians Network, with the addition of structured instructions to support consistent use and interpretation. The PANS Total Score may reflect a greater number and/or severity of symptoms; however, clinicians should be aware that the scale does not capture certain physical findings typically identified through a comprehensive medical evaluation.
This free tool is intended for symptom tracking and clinical/research use and is not a substitute for a full clinical assessment. This resource does not confirm or dismiss a diagnosis of PANS or PANDAS. Click here to view diagnostic guidelines.
Related Research:
Psychometric Properties of the PANS 31-Item Symptom Rating Scale
Bernstein GA, Khan MH, Freese RL, Manko C, Silverman M, Ahmed S, Farhadian B, Ma M, Thienemann M, Murphy TK, Frankovich J. Psychometric Properties of the PANS 31-Item Symptom Rating Scale. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 2024 Apr;34(3):157-162. doi: 10.1089/cap.2023.0088. Epub 2024 Mar 27. PMID: 38536004; PMCID: PMC11040192.
Click here to read the paper.