Criterion validity of the self-rating inventory for posttraumatic stress disorder (SRIP) in the community of older adults

Background: A validated screening instrument for PTSD in community dwelling older people is lacking. This study evaluates a newly developed measure, the self-rating inventory for posttraumatic stress disorder (SRIP) on its usefulness in survey research. The predictive value of the SRIP in a communit...

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Published in:Journal of affective disorders 2003-09, Vol.76 (1), p.229-235
Main Authors: van Zelst, W.H, de Beurs, E, Beekman, A.T.F, Deeg, D.J.H, Bramsen, I, van Dyck, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Community
Female
Humans
Male
Mass Screening
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Older adults
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Predictive Value of Tests
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychometrics
Psychometrics. Diagnostic aid systems
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Screening-instrument
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - classification
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - psychology
Techniques and methods
Validity
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Summary:Background: A validated screening instrument for PTSD in community dwelling older people is lacking. This study evaluates a newly developed measure, the self-rating inventory for posttraumatic stress disorder (SRIP) on its usefulness in survey research. The predictive value of the SRIP in a community setting is investigated. Methods: In a two-phase epidemiologic design the criterion validity of the SRIP was tested against diagnosis made with the comprehensive international diagnostic interview (CIDI) in 1721 older (55–90 years) inhabitants of the Netherlands. Optimal sensitivity and specificity was determined using a weighted receiver operator characteristic (ROC)-curve. Results: Optimal sensitivity (74.2%) and specificity (81.4%) was reached with a cut-off of 39 points. Limitations: According to a strictly applied CIDI algorithm the number of ‘true’ cases was limited. Conclusion: Overall findings indicate that posttraumatic stress disorder can be identified adequately in a community-based population of older adults using the SRIP. Use of the SRIP may improve recognition and diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder in the community.
ISSN:0165-0327
1573-2517
DOI:10.1016/S0165-0327(02)00095-2