Development & Validation of a PTSD-Related Impairment Scale

Abstract

Our goal was to design and validate an inventory to assess multiple dimensions of PTSD-related functional impairment experienced by active duty service members and veterans. A series of focus groups and individual assessments using interviews and selfreport questionnaires were used to understand the multiple domains of functional impairment. Utilizing this information, the 80-item Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning (IPF) was developed, as well as a brief 7-item version. The psychometric properties of these inventories were tested in Phases II and III. By creating and validating an inventory to assess PTSD-related functional impairment we hope to offer a useful tool for clinicians, researchers and military leaders. This measure will have enormous value in identifying individuals with significant levels of impairments across multiple domains and for promoting more efficient allocation of resources.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA585414

Entities

People

  • Brian P Marx

Organizations

  • Boston VA Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Data Analysis
  • Depression
  • Employment
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Families (Human)
  • Health Services
  • Information Science
  • Iraqi-War
  • Medical Personnel
  • Pain
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Recreation
  • Social Psychology
  • Surveys

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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