A prospective assessment of PTSD symptoms using analogue trauma training with nursing students.

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Nicholas Carleton ◽  
Stephanie Korol ◽  
Joan Wagner ◽  
Samantha Horswill ◽  
Jaime Mantesso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Trauma Training ◽  
Prospective Assessment ◽  
Analogue Trauma ◽  
Assessment Of Ptsd

The use of the Trauma Symptom Inventory in the assessment of PTSD symptoms

2005 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghan E. McDevitt-Murphy ◽  
Frank W. Weathers ◽  
Jennifer W. Adkins
Keyword(s):  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Trauma Symptom Inventory ◽  
Trauma Symptom ◽  
Symptom Inventory ◽  
Assessment Of Ptsd

scholarly journals Method to Convert an 8-item PCL-5 Score to a Total PCL-5 Score: A Scaled Equation Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoe M. F. Brier ◽  
Matthew Price
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Genetic Programming ◽  
Symptom Severity ◽  
Programming Model ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Symptom Severity Scale ◽  
Equation Analysis ◽  
Ptsd Symptom Severity ◽  
Ecological Momentary ◽  
Assessment Of Ptsd

The repeated assessment of PTSD symptom severity is a critical component of research and evidence-based interventions. PTSD is composed of 20 symptoms across four clusters. However, 20-item measures can be burdensome to administer frequently, especially in ecological momentary assessment (EMA) where multiple assessments are conducted per day. An abbreviated 8-item version of the PCL-5 was developed to obtain information about PTSD symptoms at reduced effort to the participant. However, the symptom severity scale by which symptoms can range between the abbreviated (0–32) and full (0–80) scales differ, which limits the interpretability of the abbreviated scale. The current study evaluated three different methods (a proportional, linear regression, and genetic programming model) to convert scores from the abbreviated measure to that of the full PCL. These equations were then compared across two testing samples to assess their accuracy and bias. The genetic programming and linear regression equation were superior to a proportional equation in both measures of accuracy and bias, with the genetic programming equation demonstrating less bias overall than the linear regression. Furthermore, the diagnostic utility of each method was found to be similar. These results provide a method to convert abbreviated PCL scores to that of the full scale, which increases the utility of this abbreviated scale.

scholarly journals Momentary assessment of PTSD symptoms and sexual risk behavior in male OEF/OIF/OND Veterans

2016 ◽  
Vol 190 ◽  
pp. 424-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne C. Black ◽  
Ned L. Cooney ◽  
Amy C. Justice ◽  
Lynn E. Fiellin ◽  
Robert H. Pietrzak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behavior ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Sexual Risk Behavior ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Momentary Assessment ◽  
Assessment Of Ptsd

scholarly journals Ecological momentary assessment of PTSD symptoms and alcohol use in combat veterans.

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 894-905 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle Possemato ◽  
Stephen A. Maisto ◽  
Michael Wade ◽  
Kimberly Barrie ◽  
Shannon McKenzie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Ecological Momentary Assessment ◽  
Combat Veterans ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Ecological Momentary ◽  
Momentary Assessment ◽  
Assessment Of Ptsd

Efficacy of Using Heart Rate Measurements as an Indicator to Monitor Anxiety Disorders: A Scoping Literature Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 1783-1787 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kunal Khanade ◽  
Farzan Sasangohar
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Heart Rates ◽  
Scoping Literature Review ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Term Monitoring ◽  
Assessment Of Ptsd

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent disorder affecting veterans, first responders, children and others who have experienced traumatic events. Heart rate measures like resting heart rates along with heart rate accelerations are important measures to monitor the changes in the state of PTSD and other related disorders. A scoping review was conducted to investigate the efficacy of using heart rate (HR) measurements as reliable indicator for assessment of PTSD and other anxiety-related disorders. Findings show that while Heart Rate Variability (HRV) may provide a more robust measurement of PTSD and other anxiety-related symptoms, heart rate accelerations in response to traumatic reminders are reliable indicators. Changes in resting or basal heart rates show promise in long-term monitoring of PTSD symptoms.

Learning and Consolidation of Verbal Declarative Memory in Patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

2010 ◽  
Vol 218 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slawomira J. Diener ◽  
Herta Flor ◽  
Michèle Wessa
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Verbal Memory ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Declarative Memory ◽  
Memory Performance ◽  
Verbal Learning ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms

Impairments in declarative memory have been reported in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Fragmentation of explicit trauma-related memory has been assumed to impede the formation of a coherent memorization of the traumatic event and the integration into autobiographic memory. Together with a strong non-declarative memory that connects trauma reminders with a fear response the impairment in declarative memory is thought to be involved in the maintenance of PTSD symptoms. Fourteen PTSD patients, 14 traumatized subjects without PTSD, and 13 non-traumatized healthy controls (HC) were tested with the California Verbal Learning Test (CVLT) to assess verbal declarative memory. PTSD symptoms were assessed with the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale and depression with the Center of Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale. Several indices of the CVLT pointed to an impairment in declarative memory performance in PTSD, but not in traumatized persons without PTSD or HC. No group differences were observed if recall of memory after a time delay was set in relation to initial learning performance. In the PTSD group verbal memory performance correlated significantly with hyperarousal symptoms, after concentration difficulties were accounted for. The present study confirmed previous reports of declarative verbal memory deficits in PTSD. Extending previous results, we propose that learning rather than memory consolidation is impaired in PTSD patients. Furthermore, arousal symptoms may interfere with successful memory formation in PTSD.

Social Support, Emotional Intelligence, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole L. Hofman ◽  
Austin M. Hahn ◽  
Christine K. Tirabassi ◽  
Raluca M. Gaher
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Events ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Exposure to traumatic events and the associated risk of developing Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms is a significant and overlooked concern in the college population. It is important for current research to identify potential protective factors associated with the development and maintenance of PTSD symptoms unique to this population. Emotional intelligence and perceived social support are two identified protective factors that influence the association between exposure to traumatic events and PTSD symptomology. The current study examined the mediating role of social support in the relationship between emotional intelligence and PTSD symptoms. Participants included 443 trauma-exposed university students who completed online questionnaires. The results of this study indicated that social support mediates the relationship between emotional intelligence and reported PTSD symptoms. Thus, emotional intelligence is significantly associated with PTSD symptoms and social support may play an integral role in the relationship between emotional intelligence and PTSD. The current study is the first to investigate the role of social support in the relationship between emotional intelligence and PTSD symptoms. These findings have important treatment and prevention implications with regard to PTSD.

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