This study provides preliminary psychometric support for a version of the clinicianadministered posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd scale caps. A crosscultural validation of the clinician administered. Developed at the national center for ptsd and the ucla trauma psychiatry program, the clinicianadministered ptsd scale for children and adolescents capsca is the standard tool for assessing posttraumatic stress disorder in 8 to 15yearolds. The clinicianadministered ptsd scale, or caps5, is done by a clinician and includes the 20 symptoms as well as other conditions for diagnosis of ptsd. Of all the interviews, the clinicianadministered ptsd scale caps1 appears to satisfy these standards most uniformly. The caps was recently revised to correspond with ptsd criteria in the fifth edition of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders dsm5. Ptsd scaleself report for dsm5 psssr5 subject id date. In this study, i conducted an empiricallybased adaptation of the clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsm5 caps5. The posttraumatic stress diagnostic scale pds was developed and validated by edna foa to provide a brief but reliable selfreport measure of posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd for use in both clinical and research settings. Caps5asksquestionsrelevantto assessingthedissociativesubtypeofptsd. To assess the frequency and intensity of each core and associated ptsd clinicianadministered posttraumatic stress disorder scale symptom using standard. It is a modified version of the caps5 that includes age appropriate items and picture response options. Nieuwe caps enige tijd geleden heeft stichting arq in.
Ptsd assessment instruments american psychological. Ptsd symptom scale interview pssi continued 0 1 2 3 not at once per week 2 to 4 times per 5 or more times all or lessa little weeksomewhat per weekvery much. It can also be used to assess associated features of the diagnostic. The 30item structured interview corresponds to the diagnostic criteria for ptsd described in version 5 of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders dsm5. Psychometric properties of nine scoring rules for the. To date, however, few scoring rules have been developed for converting continuous severity scores into dichotomous ptsd diagnoses. Development and evaluation of the dutch clinicianadministered. Measuring exposure to trauma, ptsd, and subclinical ptsd. The clinicianadministered ptsd scale caps is an extensively validated and widely used structured diagnostic interview for posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd. Clinician administered ptsd scale for children and.
The caps includes 30 items administered by a trained clinician to assess ptsd symptoms, including their frequency and severity. The caps is a 30item structured interview that corresponds to the dsmiv criteria for ptsd. Ptsd symptom scale pss foa, riggs, dancu, rothbaum 1993 hcsats 211 side 2 below is a list of problems that people sometimes have after experiencing a traumatic event. There are no corresponding pcl m or pclc versions of pcl5. The clinicianadministered ptsd scale caps is considered to be the gold standard for posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd diagnosis. Mississippi scale, the pk scale of the mmpi2, and the impact of events scale, and. Psychometric properties of nine scoring rules for the clinicianadministered posttraumatic stress disorder scale. Best practice manual for posttraumatic stress disorder. Developed at the national center for ptsd, the clinicianadministered ptsd scale caps has become the gold standard for assessing posttraumatic stress disorder in individuals over age 15. The scale is intended to screen for the presence of ptsd in patients who have identified themselves as victims of a traumatic event or. Trauma center assessment package the trauma center has developed a package of selfadministered questionnaires that assess psychological traumas and their sequelae, including features associated with disorders of extreme stress or complex ptsd. The caps5 should be administered only by qualified interviewers who have formal training in structured clinical interviewing and differential diagnosis, a thorough understanding of the conceptual basis of ptsd and its.
Dsm5 caps5 and structured clinical interview for dsmiv. Nineteen women with schizophrenia and cooccurring illicit drug use disorders were administered the capss. Caps5 is a 30item questionnaire, corresponding to the dsm5 diagnosis for ptsd. Taking more risks or doing things that might cause you or others harm for example, driving recklessly. The clinically administered ptsd scale caps is an inperson clinical assessment for measuring posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd. Introduction overview of the capsca test development psychometric properties how to administer and score the capsca global validity rating clinicianadministered ptsd scale for children and adolescents capsca estimate the overall validity of responses. The 30item structured interview corresponds to the diagnostic criteria for ptsd described in version 5 of the diagnostic and statistical manual of. Krinsley, phd12 1national center for posttraumatic stress disorder, department of veterans affairs boston healthcare system.
In 20, the clinicianadministered ptsd scale, the golden standard to assess ptsd, was adapted to the dsm5 caps5. The clinicianadministered ptsd scale caps is a 30item structured diagnostic interview designed to measure frequency and intensity of ptsd symptoms. The sciddtree was itself validated against the full scid. Clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsm5 caps5 description. For example, the clinicianadministered ptsd scale caps 65 and the structured clinical interview for diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fourth edition, text revision dsmivtr, ptsd module 66 both contain questions designed to assess impairment more generally within social and occupational domains. Development and initial psychometric evaluation in military veterans article pdf available in psychological assessment 303.
Finding the golden lining assessment, selfhelp and treatment after. Caps5 asks questions relevant to assessing the dissociative subtype of ptsd depersonalization and derealization, but no longer includes other. The clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsm5 caps5 is a 30item structured interview that corresponds to the dsm5 criteria for ptsd. The capsca is based on the caps, which is considered a gold standard for assessing ptsd in individuals over age 15. Clinicianadministered ptsd scale caps description of the caps the caps is a semistructured interview that is designed to assess the essential features of posttraumatic stress disorder as defined by the dsmiv american psychiatric association, 1994. The life events checklist lec is used in conjunction with the caps.
Clinicianadministered ptsdscale for dsm5 caps5 past. Standard administration and scoring of the caps5 are essential for producing reliable. The symptoms are scored in a 04 likerttype scale, total score ranging from 0 to 6. The accuracy of the clinicianadministered ptsd scale. Please rate on a scale from 03 how much or how often these following things have occurred to you in the last two weeks. The clinicianadministered ptsd scale caps was given to 125 older combat veterans, along with a computerized variant of the structured clinical interview for dsmiiir for ptsd, the sciddtree.
Manual for the administration and scoring of the ptsd. Using the caps test to diagnose ptsd strongpoint law. Volledige naam, clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsm5. Clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsmiv data share 2. These interviews vary in merit when compared on stringent psychometric and utility standards.
Scale, and the mmpi pk scale, and with a composite ptsd diagnosis. The pcl correlates strongly with other measures of ptsd, such as the. This 30item structured interview was developed by staff at the u. Clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsm5 caps5 past. Ptsd symptom scale pss the following events or mark no. Clinicianadministered ptsd scale for children and adolescents. In young children, traumaspecific reenactment may occur. Several interviews are available for assessing ptsd. Clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsm5 childadolescent version capsca5 description the capsca5 is a 30item clinicianadministered ptsd scale based upon dsm5 criteria for children and adolescents ages 7 and above. Assessment of older combat veterans with the clinician.
A study of the posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd among older combat veterans of world war ii and the korean conflict was conducted. Standard administration and scoring of the caps5 are essential for producing reliable and valid scores and diagnostic decisions. Department of veterans affairs national center for ptsd. Foa reproduction or redistribution, in whole or in part, in any manner, without the prior written consent of the holder, is a violation of law. Assessment of posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd is a prevalent mental disorder among veterans exposed to traumatic stress during military service. The ptsd symptom scale interview pssi was designed as a flexible semistructured interview to allow clinicians who are familiar with posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd to make a diagnosis of ptsd as well as obtaining an estimate of the severity of the symptoms. Caps clinicianadministered ptsd posttraumatic stress. The caps distinguishes itself from other ptsd assessments in that it can also assess for current or past diagnoses of ptsd. This userfriendly structured interview is ideal for screening, differential diagnosis, confirmation of a ptsd diagnosis, or identifying acute stress. The caps5 is a 30item structured interview that can be used to. Ptsd scaleself report for dsm5 psssr5 page 4 20 edna b.
The clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsm5 caps5. It assesses the frequency and intensity of the 17 symptoms of ptsd, with items developed to be consistent with the dsmiv. Eric ej684604 preliminary reliability and validity of. The vas commitment to providing thorough and accurate assessment and care of veterans raises a need for a more standardized approach to assessment and documentation of ptsd and resulting impairment. The language of the caps5 reflects both changes to existing symptoms and the addition of new symptoms in dsm5. B3 acting or feeling as if the traumatic event were recurring includes a sense of reliving the experience, illusions, hallucinations, and dissociative flashback episodes, including those that occur on awakening or when intoxicated. Like its counterpart for adults, clinicianadministered ptsd scale caps, this userfriendly semistructured interview is ideal for screening. The caps1 is a structured interview for assessing core and associated symptoms of ptsd. According to the nice guidelines 2005, the clinician administered ptsd scale for children and adolescents capsca. Apply for and manage the va benefits and services youve earned as a veteran, servicemember, or family memberlike health care, disability, education, and more. In summary, the scid ptsd module corresponds to current diag nostic criteria, and it has adequate reliability and validity.
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