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If you are in an immediate crisis, please go to your nearest Emergency Room, or call 911, or call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) to talk to someone right now. Beck Anxiety Inventory - Primary Care (BAI-PC)Mori et al., 2003
DescriptionThe BAI-PC is a 7-item self-report that screens for anxiety, depression and PTSD, a subset of the original 21-item Beck Anxiety Inventory. The main benefit to the use of this screen is that it simultaneously screens for PTSD as well as other disorders that are highly comorbid with PTSD. Respondents are asked to rate items on a 4-point scale (ranging from 0 = "Not at all" to 3 = "Severely") to indicate the severity of each of the symptoms. The authors use a total score of 5 to indicate a positive screen for anxiety, depression or PTSD. This screen showed good sensitivity and specificity when compared to scores on the PCL, although it has yet to be compared to clinical interview. Those screening positive should then be assessed with a structured interview for PTSD. Sample ItemSample items cannot be reproduced.ReferencesMori, D.L., Lambert, J.F., Niles, B.L., Orlander, J.D., Grace, M. & LoCastro, J.S. (2003) The BAI-PC as a screen for anxiety, depression, and PTSD in Primary Care. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 10, 187-192. Beck, A.T., Steer, R.A., Ball, R., Ciervo, C.A., & Kabat, M. (1997) Use of the Beck Anxiety and Beck Depression Inventories for primary care with Medical Outpatients. Assessment, 4, 211-219. To obtain scale, contact:DeAnna Mori, Ph.D.Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System 150 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130 Email: deannamori@med.va.gov PLEASE NOTE: Screens are to be used to determine possible problems, and positive cases should be followed up by assessment with a structured interview for PTSD. From the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder,
US Department of Veterans Affairs. What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Trauma Exposure MeasuresChart - Trauma Exposure Measures PTSD Screening InstrumentsBelow is a list of links to information on select PTSD Screens, brief questionnaires completed in order to identify people who are more likely to have PTSD. A positive response to the screen does not necessarily indicate that a patient has Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. However, a positive response does indicate that a patient may have PTSD or trauma-related problems and further investigation of trauma symptoms by a mental-health professional may be warranted. Chart - Screens for PTSD PLEASE NOTE: Screens are to be used to determine possible problems, and positive cases should be followed up by assessment with a structured interview for PTSD. Common Reactions to TraumaPeople experience a range of reactions following trauma. Here you will find information on what these common reactions are, including anger, nightmares, sleep problems, and more. Avoidance If you are in an immediate crisis, please go to your nearest Emergency Room, or call 911, or call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) to talk to someone right now. |