Author:
de Bont Paul A. J. M.,van den Berg David P. G.,van der Vleugel Berber M.,de Roos Carlijn,de Jongh Ad,van der Gaag Mark,van Minnen Agnes
Abstract
BackgroundPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is highly prevalent in patients with a psychotic disorder. Because a PTSD diagnosis is often missed in patients with psychosis in routine care, a valid screening instrument could be helpful.AimsTo determine the validity of the Trauma Screening Questionnaire (TSQ) as a screening tool for PTSD among individuals with psychotic disorders.MethodAmong 2608 patients with a psychotic disorder, the rate of trauma exposure was determined and the TSQ was administered to screen for PTSD. PTSD status was verified in 455 patients using the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (trial registration: ISRCTN 79584912).ResultsTrauma exposure was reported by 78.2% of the 2608 patients. PTSD prevalence was estimated at 16% (95% CI 14.6–17.4%) compared with 0.5% reported in the patients' clinical charts. A TSQ cut-off score of six predicted PTSD with 78.8% sensitivity, 75.6% specificity, 44.5% correct positives and 93.6% correct negatives.ConclusionsThe TSQ seems to be a valid screening tool for PTSD in patients with a psychotic disorder.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
Cited by
79 articles.
订阅此论文施引文献
订阅此论文施引文献,注册后可以免费订阅5篇论文的施引文献,订阅后可以查看论文全部施引文献