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Protocol - PTSD Screener - DSM-IV

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Description

The Primary Care-PTSD Screen (PC-PTSD-IV) for The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) is a self-administered instrument that includes four yes/no items that capture post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-related experiences in the past month. It is designed to be used in primary care settings but is not restricted to those settings. It has most often been used to screen for PTSD in veterans at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs but is not limited to military-related PTSD. Screening with PC-PTSD-IV is considered positive if the respondent answers yes to any three items. Provisional PTSD status based on screening typically requires verification with a structured interview for PTSD such as the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS; see PTSD Symptoms, Severity and Diagnosis).

Specific Instructions

This measure includes both the DSM-IV and DSM-5 versions of the Primary Care-PTSD Screen. The PhenX PTSD Working Group anticipates that scientific demands will dictate that researchers typically collect data in accordance with the most recent PTSD criteria and will use the DSM-5 version of the protocol. However, under special circumstances (e.g., when adding to older, existing data sets), researchers may decide to use the DSM-IV version instead

The PC-PTSD and the Diagnostic Interview for Genetic Studies (DIGS) protocol included in the PTSD Symptoms, Severity, and Diagnosis - DSM 5 protocol in the PhenX Psychiatric Domain collect similar information. Therefore, selecting both the PC-PTSD Checklist and DIGS will result in overlapping protocols. In contrast to the PC-PTSD, the DIGS excludes (i.e., skips out) participants that do not meet Criterion A2 (intense feelings of fear, helplessness, or horror).

Availability

Available

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Protocol

Primary Care-PTSD Screen (PC-PTSD-IV) for The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV)

Instructions:

In your life, have you ever had any experience that was so frightening, horrible, or upsetting that, in the past month, you:

1. Have had nightmares about it or thought about it when you did not want to?

[ ] YES

[ ] NO

2. Tried hard not to think about it or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of it?

[ ] YES

[ ] NO

3. Were constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?

[ ] YES

[ ] NO

4. Felt numb or detached from others, activities, or your surroundings?

[ ] YES

[ ] NO

Scoring:

The results of the PC-PTSD should be considered "positive" if a patient answers "yes" to any three items.

Personnel and Training Required

None

Equipment Needs

None

Requirements
Requirement CategoryRequired
Major equipment No
Specialized training No
Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection No
Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual No
Mode of Administration

Self-administered questionnaire

Lifestage

Adult

Participants

Adults, ages 18 and older

Selection Rationale

The Primary Care-PTSD Screen (PC-PTSD-IV) for The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) is a brief, widely used, psychometrically sound instrument that has been shown to accurately identify patients who may qualify for a PTSD diagnosis. PC-PTSD-IV provides investigators with the ability to collect screening data that are consistent with prior foundational work on PTSD.

Language

English

Standards
StandardNameIDSource
caDSR Form PhenX PX630201 - Ptsd Screener Dsmiv 6231337 caDSR Form
Derived Variables

None

Process and Review

Not applicable.

Protocol Name from Source

The Primary Care-PTSD Screen (PC-PTSD-IV)

Source

Prins, A., Ouimette, P., Kimerling, R., Cameron, R. P., Hugelshofer, D. S., Shaw-Hegwer, J., Thrailkill, A., Gusman, F. D., & Sheikh, J. I. (2003). The primary care PTSD screen (PC-PTSD): Development and operating characteristics. Primary Care Psychiatry, 9, 9-14.

The Primary Care-PTSD Screen (PC-PTSD-IV) for The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) is available from the National Center for PTSD at www.ptsd.va.gov.

General References

Kaloupek, D. G., Chard, K. M., Freed, M. C., Peterson, A. L., Riggs, D. S., Stein, M. B., & Tuma, F. (2010). Common data elements for posttraumatic stress disorder research. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 91(11), 1684-1691.

Norris, F. H., & Hamblen, J. L. (2004). Standardized self-report measures of civilian trauma and PTSD. In J. P. Wilson, T. M. Keane, & T. Martin (Eds.). Assessing psychological trauma and PTSD (pp. 63-102). New York: Guilford Press

Orsillo, S. M. (2001). Measures for acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. In M. M. Antony & S. M. Orsillo (Eds.). Practitioner’s guide to empirically based measures of anxiety (pp. 255-307). New York: KluwerAcademic/Plenum.

Prins, A., Ouimette, P., Kimerling, R., Cameron, R. P., Hugelshofer, D. S., Shaw-Hegwer, J., Thrailkill, A., Gusman, F.D., & Sheikh, J. I. (2004). The primary care PTSD screen (PC-PTSD): Corrigendum. Primary Care Psychiatry, 9, 151.

Protocol ID

630201

Variables
Export Variables
Variable Name Variable IDVariable DescriptiondbGaP Mapping
PX630201_PTSD_Experience_Upsetting_Avoid
PX630201020000 In your life, have you ever had any more
experience that was so frightening, horrible, or upsetting that, in the past month, you: Tried hard not to think about it or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of it? show less
N/A
PX630201_PTSD_Experience_Upsetting_Nightmares
PX630201010000 In your life, have you ever had any more
experience that was so frightening, horrible, or upsetting that, in the past month, you: Have had nightmares about it or thought about it when you did not want to? show less
N/A
PX630201_PTSD_Experience_Upsetting_Numb
PX630201040000 In your life, have you ever had any more
experience that was so frightening, horrible, or upsetting that, in the past month, you: Felt numb or detached from others, activities, or your surroundings? show less
N/A
PX630201_PTSD_Experience_Upsetting_OnGuard
PX630201030000 In your life, have you ever had any more
experience that was so frightening, horrible, or upsetting that, in the past month, you: Were constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled? show less
N/A
PX630201_PTSD_Experience_Upsetting_Sccring
PX630201050000 The results of the PC-PTSD should be more
considered positive if a patient answers yes to any three items. show less
N/A
Post-traumatic Stress Psychopathology (including PTSD)
Measure Name

PTSD Screener

Release Date

November 21, 2014

Definition

A questionnaire to screen for the presence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Purpose

This measure is designed to screen efficiently for the presence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in settings with limited time and resources.

Keywords

trauma, potentially traumatic event, stress, stressor, post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD

Measure Protocols
Protocol ID Protocol Name
630201 PTSD Screener - DSM-IV
630202 PTSD Screener - DSM 5
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