Description
The PCITS is a 17item self-report measure covering Ne 17 Dsm-IV symptoms of PM. It is a version of the PCL-C Nat asks about a specific identified “stressful experience”. (as opposed to stressful experiences in general, as in the PCL-C).
Special Instructions
The patient should answer the questions with respect to the trauma Ney experienced, not as an indicator of the general distress they might be feeling
Scores Produced
Total (17-85)
B items (0-5)
C items (0-7)
D Items (0-5)
Interpretation
It is a positive screen if all of the following are true:
B Items score is greater than or equal to 1, AND
C Items score is greater than or equal to 3, AND
D Items score is greater than or equal to 2, AND
Total meets or exceeds an established cut-off (see 2nd reference)