The self-rated Davidson Trauma Scale (DTS) has been developed to assess the frequency and severity of PTSD symptoms and aid in treatment. By separately assessing frequency and severity, the scale highlights whether there has been a global improvement in both dimensions or a more selective improvement in subjective distress, even if symptoms persist.
The 20 items in the scale, an adaption of the previous 17-item DTS, reflect the symptoms diagnostic of PTSD as defined in the 5th Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The scale covers all types of trauma: accident, combat, sexual, criminal assault, natural disaster, torture, burns, loss of property, near death experiences, and bereavement.
ASSESSMENT SCALES
Intrusion: persistently re-experiencing the traumatic event
Avoidance/Numbing: avoiding trauma-related stimuli after the trauma
Hyperarousal: trauma-related arousal and reactivity that began or worsened after the traumatic event
AREAS OF APPLICATION
The DTS can be used by psychologists in a variety of settings, including mental health settings to help diagnose and develop treatment plans for patients
REPORT OPTIONS
The extract can be used to determine the frequency and severity of the symptoms an individual experiences.
Product Info
Training
None
Age range
Individuals ages 18 years and older
Administration time
10 minutes
Norms
N/A
Languages
English
Administration Platform
OneJVR
Integrated reports
Available
Author
Jonathan Davidson, MD
Publisher
JVR Psychometrics. All rights reserved.
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