Clinical Psychology in Europe,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
3(4)
Published: Dec. 23, 2021
Background
In
the
11th
revision
of
International
Classification
Diseases
(ICD-11)
posttraumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
and
complex
variant
(CPTSD)
were
newly
conceptualised.
The
Trauma
Questionnaire
(ITQ)
was
developed
as
a
brief
self-report
measure
to
screen
for
both
disorders.
English
original
version
has
been
rigorously
tested
presents
convincing
psychometric
properties.
aim
current
study
validate
German
by
means
item
response
theory
(IRT).
Method
This
is
secondary
analysis
representative,
trauma-exposed
adult
sample
from
general
population
(N
=
500).
1-
2-parameter
logistic
IRT
models
(i.e.
examination
on
an
level),
diagnostic
rates
confirmatory
factor
analyses
calculated.
Results
All
items
showed
good
model
fit
acceptable
performance
aligning
with
except
C1
(Long
time
calm
down)
which
had
high
endorsement
rate
low
discriminatory
power
yielding
information
gain.
CPTSD
3.2%
lower
than
in
comparable
literature.
Confirmatory
deemed
six
first-order,
two
second-order
factors
superior.
Conclusion
Measurement
factorial
validity
ITQ
confirmed.
translation
matches
most
properties
can
thus
be
used
research
clinical
practice.
European journal of psychotraumatology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(2)
Published: Aug. 1, 2022
Background:
The
study
examined
the
psychometric
properties
of
Child
and
Adolescent
Trauma
Screen
2
(CATS-2)
as
a
measure
posttraumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
according
to
DSM-5
(Complex)
PTSD
following
ICD-11
criteria
in
children
adolescents
(7–17
years).Methods:
Psychometric
were
investigated
an
international
sample
traumatized
(N
=
283)
their
caregivers
255).
We
internal
consistency
(α),
convergent
discriminant
validity,
factor
structure
CATS-2
total
scores,
latent
classes
PTSD/Complex
(CPTSD)
discrimination,
well
diagnostic
utility
using
ROC-curves.Results:
score
(self:
α
.89;
caregiver:
.91),
.67;
.79)
CPTSD
.83;
.87)
have
proven
acceptable
excellent
reliability.
12-item
PTSD/CPTSD
construct
was
consistent
with
prior
findings.
Latent
profile
analyses
revealed
that
empirically
distinguishable
from
CATS-2.
ROC-analysis
CAPS-CA-5
outcome
scores
≥21
(screening)
≥25
(diagnostic)
optimally
efficient
for
detecting
probable
diagnosis.
For
scale
≥7
≥9
diagnosis.Conclusions:
is
brief,
reliable
valid
PTSD,
symptomatology
adolescents,
allowing
crosswalk
between
systems
one
measure.HIGHLIGHTS
screens
potentially
traumatic
events
(PTEs)
symptoms.The
captures
enables
clinicians
researchers
both
systems.International
validation
has
good
presents
cut-off
scoresThe
license-free
instrument
freely
accessible.
Journal of Traumatic Stress,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
34(4), P. 711 - 720
Published: May 28, 2021
Developmental
trauma
disorder
(DTD)
and
posttraumatic
stress
(PTSD)
have
been
found
to
both
shared
unique
traumatic
antecedents.
The
present
study
was
an
independent
replication,
with
the
DTD
Structured
Interview
Traumatic
Events
Screening
Instrument
administered
271
children
in
mental
health
treatment
six
U.S.
sites.
On
unadjusted
basis,
(27.3%
prevalence,
N
=
74)
PTSD
(40.2%
109)
were
associated
physical
assault
or
abuse,
family
violence,
emotional
caregiver
separation
impairment,
polyvictimization.
After
controlling
for
PTSD,
OR
2.9,
95%
CI
[1.19,
6.95],
from
a
primary
caregiver,
2.2,
[1.04.
4.60],
of
which
also
assault/abuse,
witnessing
family/community
violence.
Three
antecedents
not
DTD:
noninterpersonal
trauma,
sexual
loss.
Children
exposed
victimization
attachment
(36.2%)
alone
(32.5%)
more
likely
than
only
(17.5%)
those
no
history
(8.1%)
meet
symptom
criteria
DTD,
χ²(3,
271)
17.68,
p
<
.001.
Study
findings
replicate
extend
prior
field
trial
results,
showing
that,
although
share
antecedents,
is
uniquely
abuse
separation.
Further
research
needed
examine
how
specific
types
contribute
risk,
course,
severity
DTD.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: July 22, 2022
Children
exposed
to
adverse
childhood
experiences
(ACEs)
and
pervasive
interpersonal
traumas
may
go
on
develop
PTSD
and,
in
most
cases,
will
further
undergo
a
significant
shift
their
developmental
trajectory.
This
paper
examines
contemporary
research
Developmental
Trauma
(DT),
which
is
inextricably
linked
disruptions
social
cognition,
physiological
behavioral
regulation,
parent-child
attachments.
trauma
associated
with
early
of
abuse
or
neglect
leads
multi-faceted
longstanding
consequences
underscores
critical
periods
development,
complex
stress-mediated
adaptations,
multilevel,
trans-theoretical
influences
the
diagnostic
formulation
treatment
traumatized
children,
adolescents,
adults.
Psychological
medical
correlates
Disorder
are
considered,
directions
for
future
discussed.
European journal of psychotraumatology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: June 14, 2024
Background:
Posttraumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
is
two
to
three
times
more
common
in
women
than
men.
To
better
understand
this
phenomenon,
we
need
know
why
men,
women,
and
possibly
individuals
with
other
sex/gender
identities
respond
differently
trauma.
stimulate
sex
gender
sensitive
research,
the
European
Journal
of
Psychotraumatology
(EJPT)
was
first
journal
adopt
a
policy.
In
addition,
call
for
papers
entitled
Integrating
Evaluating
Sex
Gender
Psychotrauma
Research
announced.
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
146(2), P. 110 - 125
Published: May 3, 2022
The
prevalence,
construct
validity,
risk
factors
and
psychopathological
correlates
associated
with
ICD-11
posttraumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
complex
PTSD
(CPTSD)
as
measured
by
the
International
Trauma
Questionnaire
for
Children
Adolescents
(ITQ-CA)
were
assessed
in
a
sample
of
young
people
from
Northern
Ireland.
Trauma Violence & Abuse,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
24(5), P. 2966 - 2982
Published: Sept. 5, 2022
Complex
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
(CPTSD)
has
recently
been
recognized
as
an
official
psychiatric
diagnosis
in
ICD-11,
after
years
of
research
and
advocacy
the
field.
It
suggested
that
dissociative
symptoms
are
a
major
feature
CPTSD.
This
scoping
review
aimed
to
summarize
existing
knowledge
base
on
relationship
between
dissociation
CPTSD,
identify
relevant
gaps.
We
searched
two
largest
most
widely
used
academic
databases
(i.e.,
Web
Science
Scopus
databases)
ProQuest
database
identified
original
studies
published
English
our
questions,
namely:
(1)
Would
CPTSD
be
associated
with
symptoms?
2)
How
common
among
people
CPTSD?
(3)
What
correlates
In
all,
26
were
included.
found
10
which
reported
scored
significantly
higher
measure
than
those
without
11
positive
correlation
psychoform/somatoform
scores.
While
very
few
prevalence
there
may
considerable
subgroup
who
have
clinically
significant
levels
(e.g.,
28.6–76.9%).
Dissociation
also
other
comorbidities
DSM-IV
Axis
II
features,
shame,
somatic
symptoms)
recommend
more
needed
investigate
examine
how
these
comorbid
conditions
clinical
needs
this
vulnerable
group.
BMC Psychology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Jan. 30, 2023
Children
and
adolescents
in
residential
care
often
face
multiple
traumatic
experiences.
However,
some
individuals
show
resilient
adaptation.
To
depict
this
heterogeneity,
the
person-centered
examination
of
different
classes
adaptation
is
a
powerful
tool.
Up
to
date,
resilience
was
insufficiently
addressed
population.
Data
from
141
children
institutions
Austria
regarding
trauma
history,
psychopathology,
behavioral
adjustment,
protective
factors
were
assessed
with
standardized
self-report
questionnaires.
Distinct
after
experiences
examined
Latent
Class
Analysis.
differences
analyzed
χ2
testing.
Three
identified
[resilience
(66.18%),
mixed
psychopathology
(13.97%,
mixed),
high
(19.85%,
high)].
Only
males
classified
into
class
only
females
class.
The
differed
significantly
cumulative
history
factors.
did
not
differ
however,
they
associated
Strong
gender
relevance
differentiated
evaluation
gender-specific
indicators.
Fostering
may
be
suitable
approach
for
tailored
intervention
measures.
