Description

The Questionnaire Of The Children’s Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTDS-20) is a psychological assessment tool designed to evaluate the presence and severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in children and adolescents. This questionnaire is used to identify PTSD symptoms that may have developed following exposure to traumatic events such as accidents, natural disasters, abuse, or other distressing experiences.
Key Features
Scope: The CPTDS-20 assesses symptoms related to re-experiencing the traumatic event, avoidance behaviors, and hyperarousal, which are the core criteria for diagnosing PTSD.
Dimensions: The questionnaire includes items that measure various aspects of PTSD symptoms, including intrusive thoughts, nightmares, emotional numbness, and heightened anxiety or vigilance.

Data Analysis and Usage

The analysis of data from the CPTDS-20 involves:
Result Processing: Collecting responses from the questionnaire and calculating scores for each dimension of PTSD symptoms.
Data Interpretation: Analyzing the scores to determine the severity of PTSD symptoms and to assess the need for further clinical evaluation or intervention.
Application: The results are used to guide treatment planning, monitor symptom changes over time, and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.

Purpose

The main objectives of the CPTDS-20 are:
Identification of PTSD Symptoms: To identify the presence and severity of PTSD symptoms in children and adolescents.
Clinical Evaluation: To assist clinicians in determining the need for further psychological assessment or therapeutic intervention.
Treatment Planning: To inform the development of personalized treatment plans that address the specific PTSD symptoms experienced by the child.

Calibration

The calibration of the CPTDS-20 includes:
Scoring: Each item is scored based on the frequency and intensity of symptoms, typically using a Likert scale.
Statistical Analysis: The data is analyzed statistically to ensure the reliability and validity of the questionnaire.
Cut-off Scores: The questionnaire includes cut-off scores that help determine the likelihood of PTSD and the need for clinical intervention.

Bibliography

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Cohen, J. A., & Mannarino, A. P. (2008). Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Parents.
American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).