Utilization of the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 to Assess PTSD Symptom Severity in an Intensive Outpatient Program
Abstract
The Department of Veteran Affairs and Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guidelinefor the Management of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)recommend the use of a structured interview for confirming the diagnosis of PTSD. TheClinician-Administered Scale for the DSM-5 (CAPS-5) is an evidence-based structuredinterview which is supported by empirical evidence. The CAPS-5 is underutilized at MadiganArmy Medical Center (MAMC) for the diagnosis of PTSD. Thus, the present project sought toimprove the utilization of the CAPS-5 assessment. Active duty service members (n = 17)referred to the Psychological Health Intensive Outpatient Program (PHIOP) were assessed forPTSD utilizing the CAPS-5. All participants completed self-report questionnaires before andafter treatment, providing baseline and post- intervention psychometric scores.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 02, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1127789
Entities
People
- John R. Mcinerney
- Roderick J. Bowser
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences