OOWS. Objective Opiate Withdrawal Scale.
OOWS. Objective Opiate Withdrawal Scale.
Author/Developer / Address: Handelsman, L., Cochrane, K. J., Aronson, M. J.,
Publication dates: 1987
Description / Type of Assessment: Objective Opiate Withdrawal Scale. An interview and observation tool for assessing opioid withdrawal signs and symptoms. It contains 13 physically observable signs, rated present or absent, based on a timed period of observation of the patient by a rater.
Primary use / Purpose: Measuring the signs and symptoms of opiate withdrawal.
Domains measured / Life Areas / Problems Assessed: Evaluation, Screening, Treatment
Population: Patients with dependence or addiction to opioids.
Administration / Completion Time: less than 10 minutes
Scoring Procedures: less than 10 minutes
Scoring Time: less than 10 minutes
Credentials/Training:
Languages: English
Availability / Inquiries: Handelsman, L., Cochrane, K. J., Aronson, M. J. Ness, R., Rubinstein K.J., Kanof, P.D. (1987) Two New Rating Scales for Opiate Withdrawal. American Journal of Alcohol Abuse, 13, 293-308.
Practicability / usefulness: This scale is demonstrated to be a valid and reliable indicator of the severity of the opiate withdrawal syndrome over a wide range of common signs and symptoms.
