Clinicianadministered ptsd scale for children and adolescen. The pcl correlates strongly with other measures of ptsd, such as the. After inserting an image or importing a pdf file, often time the objects and dimensions will not show their true length being that the image is. The clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsm5 caps5 past month measurement instrument. Ptsd symptom scale pss the following events or mark no. The caps includes 30 items administered by a trained clinician to assess ptsd symptoms, including their frequency and severity.
The main aim of this article is to assess the psychometric properties of the. This userfriendly structured interview is ideal for screening, differential diagnosis, confirmation of a ptsd diagnosis, or identifying acute stress. Kaloupek, at the national center for ptsd 116b2, boston vamc, 150 south huntington avenue, boston, ma 02. The caps is an inperson assessment of posttraumatic stress disorder that is administered by a trained clinician. Pdf confirmatory factor analysis of the ptsd checklist. Clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsm5 caps5 description. May 11, 2017 the clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsm5 caps5. Please note that several authors have switched affiliations. The caps1 is a structured interview for assessing core and associated symptoms of ptsd.
Although a child and adolescent version of the clinician administered ptsd scale for dsm5 pynoos et al. The 30item structured interview corresponds to the diagnostic criteria for ptsd described in version 5 of the diagnostic and statistical manual of. The caps was recently revised to correspond with ptsd criteria in the fifth edition of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders dsm5. Caps5 requires the identification of a single index trauma to serve as the basis of symptom inquiry. The clinician administered ptsd scale for dsm5 caps5 is a 30item structured interview that corresponds to the dsm5 criteria for ptsd. 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. Preliminary reliability and validity of the clinician. Psychometric properties of the turkish version of the. Clinician administered ptsd scale caps, beck depression. The pcl5 is an example of a patient selfrating scale, while the caps. Psychometrics of the child ptsd symptom scale for dsm5. The list of abbreviations related to caps clinician administered ptsd scale. The symptoms are scored in a 04 likerttype scale, total score ranging from 0 to 6.
A study of the posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd among older combat veterans of world war ii and the korean conflict was conducted. Clinician administered 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 clinician administered ptsd scale for dsmiv caps. Standard administration and scoring of the caps5 are essential for producing reliable and valid scores and diagnostic various symptoms, and. Clinician administered ptsd scale for dsm5 childadolescent version capsca5 description the capsca5 is a 30item clinician administered ptsd scale based upon dsm5 criteria for children and adolescents ages 7 and above. Jan 27, 2016 for others who might find the caps test interesting, ive quoted a webpage from the u. Mississippi scale, the pk scale of the mmpi2, and the impact of events scale, and. The development of a clinicianadministered ptsd scale. The clinicianadministered ptsd scale caps is considered to be the gold standard for posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd diagnosis. 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.
It is a modified version of the caps5 that includes age appropriate items and picture response options. 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. Using the caps test to diagnose ptsd strongpoint law. The clinician administered ptsd scale, or caps5, is done by a clinician and includes the 20 symptoms as well as other conditions for diagnosis of 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 various symptoms, and detailed knowledge of the features and conventions of the caps5 itself. Psychometric properties of the turkish ptsdshort scale in a. Confirmatory factor analysis of the ptsd checklist and the clinicianadministered ptsd scale in disaster workers exposed to the world trade center ground zero.
In young children, repetitive play may occur in which themes or aspects of the trauma are expressed. Clinician administered ptsd scale caps overview by alex. Psychometric properties of nine scoring rules for the. The accuracy of the clinicianadministered ptsd scale. Caps5 is a 30item questionnaire, corresponding to the dsm5 diagnosis for ptsd. The person has been exposed to a traumatic event in which both of the following were present. The cultural adaptation of the clinician administered ptsd scale for spanishspeaking latinos with limited english proficiency in the united states. The clinically administered ptsd scale caps is an inperson clinical assessment for measuring posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd. Psychometric properties of nine scoring rules for the clinicianadministered posttraumatic stress disorder scale. The clinicianadministered ptsd scale caps is an extensively validated and widely used structured diagnostic interview for posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd. Reliability and validity of a brief instrument for assessing post traumatic stress disorder. Administered ptsd scale caps is one of the most frequently used measures of posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd. Caps5 asks questions relevant to assessing the dissociative subtype of ptsd depersonalization and derealization, but no longer includes other.
Pdf the accuracy of the clinicianadministered ptsd. Cliniciansupported ptsd coach the safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Development and initial psychometric evaluation in military veterans article pdf available in psychological assessment 303 may 2017. The caps5 is a 30item structured interview that can be used to. Nader is now at nader and associates, aliso viejo, ca. Clinician administered ptsd scale caps, beck depression inventory ii bdiii. Lifetime ptsd and quality of life among alcoholdependent men.
There have been multiple versions of the caps over the years, each being updated in accordance with. A crosscultural validation of the clinician administered. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. In this article, we describe and evaluate 9 such rules for the clinician administered ptsd scale caps. Clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsm5 caps5 past. The clinician administered ptsd scale for dsm5 caps5.
The clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsm5 caps5 past week measurement instrument. 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. Clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsmiv data share 2. Caps clinician administered ptsd scale typical symptoms associated w trauma from psych 238 at university of illinois, urbana champaign. Please rate on a scale from 03 how much or how often these following things have occurred to you in the last two weeks. Traumafocused interventions for children could be administered more efficiently and effectively if posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd and related symptoms were first investigated by a reliable and valid instrument. Apply for and manage the va benefits and services youve earned as a veteran, servicemember, or family memberlike health care, disability, education, and more. This study provides preliminary psychometric support for a version of the clinicianadministered posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd scale caps. The accuracy of the clinicianadministered ptsd scale caps. To date, however, few scoring rules have been developed for converting continuous severity scores into dichotomous ptsd diagnoses.
Of all the interviews, the clinician administered ptsd scale caps1 appears to satisfy these standards most uniformly. Im going to ask you about the stressful experiences questionnaire you filled out. Pdf clinician administered ptsd scale researchgate. The clinician administered dissociative states scale cadss j. The clinician administered ptsd scale caps is an extensively validated and widely used structured diagnostic interview for posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd. It is considered the goldstandard for ptsd assessment. The clinician administered dissociative states scale.
Blake and others published clinician administered ptsd scale find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Given that the data were collected as part of routine clinical care, informed consent. Caps2 clinicianadministered ptsd scale part 2 acronymfinder. The life events checklist lec is used in conjunction with the caps to assess ptsd criterion a the trauma experienced. Confirmatory factor analysis of the clinicianadministered ptsd scale. Measurement of dissociative states with the clinician. Intensity is rated on a fourpoint ordinal scale with.
In this study, i conducted an empiricallybased adaptation of the clinician administered ptsd scale for dsm5 caps5. German version of clinicianadministered ptsd scale. In completing this scale, information may be obtained, not only from the patient interview, but also. Caps clinician administered ptsd scale to be completed by a trained clinician date. It can also be used to assess associated features of the diagnostic. The development of a clinician administered ptsd scale. It has been shown to be a reliable and valid measure, although its psychometric properties in nonveteran populations are not well known.
Kriegler is at permanente medical group, santa clara, d. The clinician administered ptsd scale for children and adolescents capsca is the gold standard for the assessment of ptsd. After treatment, patients ptsd symptoms and overall memory improved significantly, as demonstrated by decreases in the total clinician administered ptsd scale part 2 scores and in each of three subscores for the symptom clusters. B1 recurrent and intrusive distressing recollections of the event, including images, thoughts, or perceptions. 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. One problem with the caps is its long assessment time. Abstract of a dissertation at the university of miami. Clinician administered rating scale for mania carsm.
How to properly scale an image or pdf after inserting into autocad. The clinician administered ptsd scale caps is the most widely used structured clinical interview and recognized as the golden standard in ptsd diagnosis. 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 caps distinguishes itself from other ptsd assessments in that it can also assess for current or past diagnoses of ptsd. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the u. Dissociative experiences scale, and the childhood trauma questionnaire. As a consequence of the increasing urban violence in brazil, many cases of posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd are now seen in the community and clinical settings.
The clinicianadministered ptsd scale caps is a 30item structured diagnostic interview designed to measure frequency and intensity of ptsd symptoms. Clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsm5 caps5 ptsd. The final revision of the clinical interview form as the caps for dsm5 caps5 was advanced in line with the recent revisions in dsm5 with regards to the. Psychometric properties of nine scoring rules for the clinician administered posttraumatic stress disorder scale. The dimension of stressful events scale dose might analyze a brief exposure to trauma, while the posttraumatic stress diagnostic scale pds can evaluate how symptoms change over time. In the 10 years since it was developed, the caps has become a standard criterion measure in the field of traumatic stress and has now been used in more than 200 studies. Department of veterans affairs national center for ptsd. Depending on the item, frequency is rated as either the number of occurrences how often in the past month or percent of time how much of the time in the past month. May 08, 2020 the clinician administered ptsd scale caps represents the most commonly used tool to measure the severity of symptoms and level of impairment. Confirmatory factor analysis clinician administered ptsd scale caps king leskin king weathers. Development and initial psychometric evaluation in military veterans article pdf available in psychological assessment 303. May 02, 20 traumafocused interventions for children could be administered more efficiently and effectively if posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd and related symptoms were first investigated by a reliable and valid instrument.
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. 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 caps5 should be administered only by qualified interviewers who have formal training in structured. The gps is a brief instrument meant to screen for a range of trauma related psychological problems, as well as for risk and protective factors.
The cultural adaptation of the clinicianadministered ptsd. There are selfrating scales and structured clinical interviews to monitor the effects of treatment recommended in the cpg 1. Weathers fw, bovin mj, lee dj, sloan dm, schnurr pp, kaloupek dg, et al. Examining various subthreshold definitions of ptsd using the. The clinician administered ptsd scale caps is a structured interview for assessing posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd diagnostic status and symptom severity. The clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsm5 caps5. Introduction overview of the capsca test development psychometric properties how to administer and score the capsca global validity rating clinician administered ptsd scale for children and adolescents capsca estimate the overall validity of responses. The caps is a 30item structured interview that corresponds to the dsmiv criteria for ptsd. Behavioral science division boston va medical center neurosciences division west haven va medical center. Assessment of older combat veterans with the clinician. Several interviews are available for assessing ptsd. Pdf confirmatory factor analysis of the clinicianadministered. It is a structured interview providing a categorical diagnosis, as well as a measure of the severity of ptsd symptoms as defined by dsmiv. The traumatic event is persistently reexperienced in one or more of the following ways.
Pdf confirmatory factor analysis clinician administered. The clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsm5 caps5 is a 30item structured interview that corresponds to the dsm5 criteria for ptsd. Pdf the clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsm5 caps5. Two examples include the posttraumatic stress disorder hecklist for dsm5 p l5 and the clinician administered ptsd scale for dsm5 aps5.
Comparison of the ptsd symptom scale interview version and the clinician administered ptsd scale. The language of the caps5 reflects both changes to existing symptoms and the addition of new symptoms in dsm5. These interviews vary in merit when compared on stringent psychometric and utility standards. Altered blood coagulation in patients with posttraumatic stress. Clinicianadministered ptsd scale for dsm5 postptsd. Comparison of the ptsd symptom scaleinterview version and. Clinician administered ptsd scale caps the caps is widely considered to be the gold standard in ptsd assessment. Caps clinician administered ptsd scale typical symptoms. Relationship of alexithymia and temperament and character. The accuracy of the clinician administered ptsd scale caps to identify ptsd cases in victims of urban violence. The sample was derived from 751 veterans presenting to ptsd specialty clinics at two vas, in the midwest and southeast, who were administered the clinician administered ptsd scale for dsm5 caps5.
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