Validated PTSD screening measures.
| Screening tool | Description |
| Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5) | A 5-item screen designed for primary care settings. First item establishes exposure to traumatic events, and if positive, leads to completion of 5 additional yes/no questions. Positive score is 3 or more ‘yes’ answers.61 |
| Trauma Screening Questionnaire (TSQ) | A 10-item self-report screen for survivors of all types of traumatic stress. This includes 5 re-experiencing and 5 arousal items with yes/no answers. Positive score is 6 or more points.62 |
| Startle, Physically Upset by Reminders, Anger, and Numbness Self-Report Screen (SPAN) | A 4-item self-report screen derived for the Davidson Trauma Scale. Each item is rated on a 5-point scale. Positive score is 6 or more points.63 |
| Short Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Rating Interview (SPRINT) | An 8-item self-report screen assessing core PTSD symptoms (intrusion, numbing, avoidance, arousal), somatic symptoms, stress vulnerability and functional impairment. Symptoms are rated on a 5-point severity scale. Positive score is 14.64 |
PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder.