Prediction of posttraumatic stress and depression one-month post-injury: A comparison of two screening instruments.

Conclusions: The ITSS and PDI each demonstrated significant clinical utility in practice. Use of both measures, versus either alone, likely does not produce sufficient added clinical benefit. Follow-up screening and/or ongoing symptom monitoring is recommended as an adjunct to brief bedside screening. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)
Source: Health Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research