2024
Psychometric properties, factor structure, and functional correlates of the PTSD checklist for DSM-5 in a U.S. national sample of older veterans
Cook J, Bovin M, Günak M, Lawrence K, Pietrzak R. Psychometric properties, factor structure, and functional correlates of the PTSD checklist for DSM-5 in a U.S. national sample of older veterans. International Psychogeriatrics 2024, 100027. DOI: 10.1016/j.inpsyc.2024.100027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic stress disorderPosttraumatic Stress Disorder ChecklistDSM-5PCL-5Psychometric propertiesOlder veteransSymptoms of posttraumatic stress disorderSubthreshold posttraumatic stress disorderAdult trauma exposurePCL-5 scoresMeasure PTSD symptomsSample of older veteransExcellent internal consistencyRates of childhoodNationally representative web-based surveyU.S. national sampleAssociated with measuresDysphoric symptomsPTSD symptomsStress disorderTrauma exposureFactor structureCommunity-dwelling older veteransAssessment measuresInternal consistency
2005
Psychometric properties of the PTSD Checklist with older primary care patients
Cook JM, Elhai JD, Areán PA. Psychometric properties of the PTSD Checklist with older primary care patients. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2005, 18: 371-376. PMID: 16281234, DOI: 10.1002/jts.20038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care patientsCare patientsOlder adult primary care patientsAdult primary care patientsOlder primary care patientsPTSD ChecklistOlder adultsEpidemiological Studies Depression ScaleCommunity-dwelling older adultsPsychometric propertiesPrimary carePsychiatric disordersPTSD diagnosisAdequate internal consistencyPCL scoresPatientsInternal consistencyCharacteristic analysisAdultsOptimal sensitivityChecklistDiagnosisCare