Primary Care PTSD Screen (PC-PTSD-5)
Five-item PTSD screen for people exposed to trauma.
Inputs
In the past month, had nightmares about the event or thought about it when you did not want to
Tried hard not to think about it or went out of your way to avoid reminders
Been constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled
Felt numb or detached from people, activities, or your surroundings
Felt guilty or unable to stop blaming yourself or others
Worked calculation
Your values are highlighted.
- Points
When to use
- After a positive trauma exposure question.
Pearls and pitfalls
- 3 or more is positive (optimally sensitive); 4 or more is more specific.
Why use
Public domain (US Department of Veterans Affairs).
| Criterion | Points |
|---|---|
| In the past month, had nightmares about the event or thought about it when you did not want to | +1 |
| Tried hard not to think about it or went out of your way to avoid reminders | +1 |
| Been constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled | +1 |
| Felt numb or detached from people, activities, or your surroundings | +1 |
| Felt guilty or unable to stop blaming yourself or others | +1 |