Validity and reliability of the DSM-III criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder. Experience with a structured interview

The DSM-III criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were operationally defined for use in a structured interview. Acceptable interrater and test-retest reliabilities were shown; diagnostic validity was demonstrated relative to a standard diagnostic interview procedure; construct validity w...

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Published inThe journal of nervous and mental disease Vol. 177; no. 6; p. 336
Main Authors Davidson, J, Smith, R, Kudler, H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1989
Subjects
Humans
Interview, Psychological
Male
Middle Aged
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - diagnosis
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - psychology
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Summary:The DSM-III criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were operationally defined for use in a structured interview. Acceptable interrater and test-retest reliabilities were shown; diagnostic validity was demonstrated relative to a standard diagnostic interview procedure; construct validity was shown in relation to a PTSD self-rating scale and to degree of combat exposure; the structured interview score correlated significantly with observer symptom scales for depression and anxiety.
ISSN:0022-3018
DOI:10.1097/00005053-198906000-00003