Scale Overview & Construct
12-item scale measuring psychological distress specific to living with a cardiac (heart) condition.
Purpose & Measurement Objectives
Instrument Specifications
Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance
When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:
Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use
Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis. The source instrument is a two-stage yes/no-then-severity format; this implementation collapses each item to a single 0-3 distress rating (0 standing in for "not experienced/no distress") since this platform scores one response per item.
License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Murphy, B., Le Grande, M., Alvarenga, M., Worcester, M., & Jackson, A. (2019). Anxiety and depression after a cardiac event: Prevalence and predictors. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 3010 (Cardiac Distress Inventory development). This is not a diagnostic tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cardiac Distress Inventory Short Form?
12-item scale measuring psychological distress specific to living with a cardiac (heart) condition.
How long does the Cardiac Distress Inventory Short Form take?
It takes about 5 minutes to answer all 12 questions. You can go at your own pace.
Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?
Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.
Can this test diagnose a condition?
No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.