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Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5)
Five-item screen for probable PTSD in patients with a known traumatic event.
Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5)
Had nightmares about the event(s), or thought about it when you did not want to
Tried hard not to think about it, or avoided situations that reminded you of it
Been constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled
Felt numb or detached from people, activities, or your surroundings
Felt guilty, or unable to stop blaming yourself or others for the event or problems it caused
Result0 / 5
Negative screen.
When to use
- Screening patients with a known or suspected exposure to a traumatic event for probable PTSD in primary care.
Formula
Count of 5 yes/no items. Score >=3 is a positive screen.