The Pittsburg Insomnia Rating Scale (PIRS-20) is now available as a secure, digital sleep assessment tool powered by Zentake’s HIPAA-compliant platform. Streamline your patient evaluations, automate data collection, and improve accuracy — all while ensuring privacy and compliance.
The Pittsburg Insomnia Rating Scale (PIRS-20) is a 20-item self-report questionnaire designed to assess sleep quality, insomnia symptoms, and related impairments. Originally developed by Dr. Michael J. Moul and colleagues, the PIRS-20 evaluates key dimensions of insomnia such as sleep latency, duration, disturbances, and daytime functioning.
Healthcare providers and researchers use the PIRS-20 to quantify the severity of insomnia and monitor treatment progress over time. The scale’s comprehensive structure makes it a valuable tool in both clinical and research settings.
The PIRS-20 plays a crucial role in identifying and managing sleep disorders, which affect millions worldwide. By offering a structured way to measure insomnia, it helps clinicians:
The digital version enhances efficiency, ensuring results are captured, stored, and analyzed instantly.
Traditional PIRS-20 Paper Form vs. Zentake’s Digital PIRS-20
Clinicians often use paper forms for the PIRS-20 (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Interview Rating Scale – 20) to assess PTSD symptoms. While effective, traditional workflows are time-consuming, error-prone, and limited in accessibility. Zentake offers a fully digital, automated, and HIPAA-compliant solution that streamlines the assessment process.
Data Entry
Manual input can be slow and prone to errors. Zentake automates data submission in real time, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Storage
Paper forms require physical storage and are vulnerable to loss or damage. Zentake securely stores all PIRS-20 assessments in the cloud, with robust encryption and audit tracking.
Accessibility
Traditional forms are limited to in-office use. Zentake’s digital PIRS-20 can be accessed anytime, from any device, supporting flexible clinical workflows.
Compliance
Paper workflows carry risks of data breaches and non-compliance. Zentake ensures HIPAA-compliant storage and secure handling of all patient information.
Integration
Manual data transfer into EHRs slows workflows and increases the risk of errors. Zentake integrates directly with healthcare systems, enabling seamless recordkeeping and reporting.
Zentake’s digital PIRS-20 eliminates manual errors, enhances accuracy, and simplifies patient screening — all within a fully secure, efficient, and compliant digital environment.
Zentake modernizes the traditional insomnia assessment process with automation, security, and patient-friendly design.
Key Features:
Q1: Who can use the PIRS-20 form?
Clinicians, psychologists, sleep researchers, and healthcare organizations use it to evaluate patients experiencing insomnia or sleep disturbances.
Q2: How long does it take to complete?
The digital PIRS-20 typically takes 5–10 minutes to complete online.
Q3: Is the PIRS-20 scientifically validated?
Yes. The PIRS-20 is a research-validated tool widely used in clinical and academic sleep studies.
Q4: Can I export results from Zentake?
Absolutely! Zentake allows secure export options for integration with your preferred medical record systems.
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