Civilian-related post-traumatic stress disorder: assessment-related issues.
The psychological characteristics of civilians (N = 26) with a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were investigated in order to determine whether the assessment and diagnostic decision rules developed using the MMPI with combat-related PTSD apply to civilian-related PTSD. The results indicate that there are substantial differences between the two PTSD populations and that further research is warranted to delineate other qualitative and quantitative aspects.
McCaffrey
R J
RJ
Center for Stress and Anxiety Disorders, University at Albany, State University of New York 12203.
Hickling
E J
EJ
Marrazo
M J
MJ
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D003130:Combat Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011594:Psychometrics; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D014754:Violence