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Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale

4,337 Shared Subjects

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Clinical Assessments
PTSD
11/30/2017
ptsd01
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Definition
Submission Template
Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR*
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month.
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported gender, sex
version_form String 121 Recommended Form used/assessment name
comments String 4,000 Recommended Comments about assessment
mos_o_traumas String 50 Recommended Trauma Specify Specified
Query lid Integer Recommended Have you ever been in any other situation where you were seriously injured or your life was in danger (e.g., involved in military combat or living in a war zone)? 0;1;-9 0 = no; 1 = yes; -9 = incomplete
Query capsptsd2 Integer Recommended If participant's life was never in danger, nor was participant seriously harmed: What about a time when your were threatened with death or serious injury, even if you weren't actually injured or harmed? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query capsptsd3 Integer Recommended If participant was never threatened with death or serious injury: What about witnessing something like this happen to someone else or finding out that it happened to someone close to you? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
capsptsd4 String 500 Recommended If participant never witnessed or found out about trauma to someone close to them: What would you say are some of the most stressful experiences you have had over your life?
capsptsd5 String 300 Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 1: What happened?
capsptsd6 String 300 Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 1: How did you respond emotionally?
capsptsd7 String 300 Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 1: Describe (event type, victim, perpetrator, age, frequency)
Query capsptsd8 Integer Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 1: Life threat? 0::2 0 = No; 1 = Yes (self); 2 = Yes (other)
Query capsptsd9 Integer Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 1: Serious injury? 0::2 0 = No; 1 = Yes (self); 2 = Yes (other)
Query capsptsd10 Integer Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 1: Threat to physical integrity? 0::2 0 = No; 1 = Yes (self); 2 = Yes (other)
Query capsptsd11 Integer Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 1: Intense fear/helplessness/horror? 0::2 0 = No; 1 = Yes (during); 2 = Yes (after)
Query capsptsd12 Integer Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 1: Criterion A met? 0::2 0 = No; 1 = Probable; 2 = Yes criterion_a_met
capsptsd13 String 300 Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 2: What happened?
capsptsd14 String 300 Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 2: How did you respond emotionally?
capsptsd15 String 300 Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 2: Describe (event type, victim, perpetrator, age, frequency)
Query capsptsd16 Integer Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 2: Life threat? 0::2 0 = No; 1 = Yes (self); 2 = Yes (other)
Query capsptsd17 Integer Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 2: Serious injury? 0::2 0 = No; 1 = Yes (self); 2 = Yes (other)
Query capsptsd18 Integer Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 2: Threat to physical integrity? 0::2 0 = No; 1 = Yes (self); 2 = Yes (other)
Query capsptsd19 Integer Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 2: Intense fear/helplessness/horror? 0::2 0 = No; 1 = Yes (during); 2 = Yes (after)
Query capsptsd20 Integer Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 2: Criterion A met? 0::2 0 = No; 1 = Probable; 2 = Yes
capsptsd21 String 300 Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 3: What happened?
capsptsd22 String 300 Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 3: How did you respond emotionally?
capsptsd23 String 300 Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 3: Describe (event type, victim, perpetrator, age, frequency)
Query capsptsd24 Integer Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 3: Life threat? 0::2 0 = No; 1 = Yes (self); 2 = Yes (other)
Query capsptsd25 Integer Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 3: Serious injury? 0::2 0 = No; 1 = Yes (self); 2 = Yes (other)
Query capsptsd26 Integer Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 3: Threat to physical integrity? 0::2 0 = No; 1 = Yes (self); 2 = Yes (other)
Query capsptsd27 Integer Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 3: Intense fear/helplessness/horror? 0::2 0 = No; 1 = Yes (during); 2 = Yes (after)
Query capsptsd28 Integer Recommended Stressful/Traumatic Event 3: Criterion A met? 0::2 0 = No; 1 = Probable; 2 = Yes
capsptsd29 String 300 Recommended Descriptions/examples of symptom experience
Query capsptsd30 Integer Recommended Symptom report: Questionable Validity (QV)? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
capsptsd31 String 100 Recommended Symptom report: Questionable Validity (QV)? If yes, then specify:
Query capsptsd32 Integer Recommended PTSD Symptoms: Past week: Frequency 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Once or twice; 2 = Once or twice a week; 3 = Several times a week; 4 = Daily or almost every day
Query capsptsd33 Integer Recommended PTSD Symptoms: Past week: Intensity 0::4 0 = None; 1 = Mild; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Severe; 4 = Extreme
Query capsptsd34 Integer Recommended PTSD Symptoms: Past month: Frequency 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Once or twice; 2 = Once or twice a week; 3 = Several times a week; 4 = Daily or almost every day
Query capsptsd35 Integer Recommended PTSD Symptoms: Past month: Intensity 0::4 0 = None; 1 = Mild; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Severe; 4 = Extreme
Query capsptsd36 Integer Recommended PTSD Symptoms: Past month: Symptoms? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query capsptsd37 Integer Recommended PTSD Symptoms: Lifetime: Frequency 0::4 0 = Never; 1 = Once or twice; 2 = Once or twice a week; 3 = Several times a week; 4 = Daily or almost every day
Query capsptsd38 Integer Recommended PTSD Symptoms: Lifetime: Intensity 0::4 0 = None; 1 = Mild; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Severe; 4 = Extreme
Query capsptsd39 Integer Recommended PTSD Symptoms: Lifetime: Symptoms? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query capsptsd40 Integer Recommended PTSD Symptoms: Past week: Degree of Impairment 0::4 0 = None; 1 = Less than 10%; 2 = Approximately 20-30%; 3 = Approximately 50-60%; 4 = More than 80%
Query capsptsd41 Integer Recommended PTSD Symptoms: Past month: Degree of Impairment 0::4 0 = None; 1 = Less than 10%; 2 = Approximately 20-30%; 3 = Approximately 50-60%; 4 = More than 80%
Query capsptsd42 Integer Recommended PTSD Symptoms: Lifetime: Degree of Impairment 0::4 0 = None; 1 = Less than 10%; 2 = Approximately 20-30%; 3 = Approximately 50-60%; 4 = More than 80%
Query capsptsd43 Integer Recommended Was Questionable Validity (QV) trauma-related? 1::3 1 = Definite; 2 = Probable; 3 = Unlikely
Query capsptsd44 Integer Recommended Trauma-related Questionable Validity (QV): Current or Lifetime? 0;1 0 = Current; 1 = Lifetime
Query capsptsd45 Integer Recommended Sleep onset problems? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query capsptsd46 Integer Recommended Mid-sleep awakening? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query npik06 Integer Recommended Does subject awaken too early in the morning (earlier than was his/her habit)? 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
Query panss_31 Integer Recommended P6.N4.G16.G14.How many hours of sleep do you usually get per night (in general not necessarily in past week)?
Query capsptsd49 Float Recommended Desired hours of sleep per night
Query capsptsd50 Float Recommended Total number of months delay in onset of PTSD symptoms
Query capsptsd51 Integer Recommended Did PTSD symptoms have a delayed onset (greater than or equal to 6 months)? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query scid_ptsd_length_1 Integer Recommended PTSD Duration Longer than 1 Month Current (Parent/Child/Clinician) 0;1;-99;88;77 0= No; 1= Yes ; -99=N/A ; 88= Missing ; 77= Refused
Query capsptsd53 Float Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Total months duration
Query capsptsd54 Integer Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Acute (under 3 months) or chronic (3 or more months)? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query capsptsd55 Integer Recommended Lifetime PTSD Symptoms: Duration of more than 1 month? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query capsptsd56 Float Recommended Lifetime PTSD Symptoms: Total months duration
Query capsptsd57 Integer Recommended Lifetime PTSD Symptoms: Acute (under 3 months) or chronic (3 or more months)? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query capsptsd58 Integer Recommended Past week: Overall, how much have you been bothered by these PTSD symptoms you've told me about? 0::4 0 = None; 1 = Mild (minimal distress); 2 = Moderate (distress clearly present but still manageable); 3 = Severe (considerable distress); 4 = Extreme (incapacitating distress)
Query capsptsd59 Integer Recommended Past month: Overall, how much have you been bothered by these PTSD symptoms you've told me about? 0::4 0 = None; 1 = Mild (minimal distress); 2 = Moderate (distress clearly present but still manageable); 3 = Severe (considerable distress); 4 = Extreme (incapacitating distress)
Query capsptsd60 Integer Recommended Lifetime: Overall, how much have you been bothered by these PTSD symptoms you've told me about? 0::4 0 = None; 1 = Mild (minimal distress); 2 = Moderate (distress clearly present but still manageable); 3 = Severe (considerable distress); 4 = Extreme (incapacitating distress)
Query capsptsd61 Integer Recommended Past week: Have these PTSD symptoms affected your relationships with other people/social life? 0::4 0 = No adverse impact; 1 = Mild impact (minimal impairment in social functioning); 2 = Moderate impact (definite impairment, but many aspects of social functioning still intact); 3 = Severe impact (marked impairment, few aspects of social functioning still intact); 4 = Extreme impact (little or no social functioning)
Query capsptsd62 Integer Recommended Past month: Have these PTSD symptoms affected your relationships with other people/social life? 0::4 0 = No adverse impact; 1 = Mild impact (minimal impairment in social functioning); 2 = Moderate impact (definite impairment, but many aspects of social functioning still intact); 3 = Severe impact (marked impairment, few aspects of social functioning still intact); 4 = Extreme impact (little or no social functioning)
Query capsptsd63 Integer Recommended Lifetime: Have these PTSD symptoms affected your relationships with other people/social life? 0::4 0 = No adverse impact; 1 = Mild impact (minimal impairment in social functioning); 2 = Moderate impact (definite impairment, but many aspects of social functioning still intact); 3 = Severe impact (marked impairment, few aspects of social functioning still intact); 4 = Extreme impact (little or no social functioning)
Query working Integer Recommended Are you working now 1;2 1=Yes; 2=No
Query capsptsd65 Integer Recommended Were you working at the time of the trauma? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query capsptsd66 Integer Recommended Past week: If working: Have these PTSD symptoms affected your work or your ability to work? 0::4 0 = No adverse impact; 1 = Mild impact (minimal impairment in occupational/other important functioning); 2 = Moderate impact (definite impairment, but many aspects of occupational/other important functioning still intact); 3 = Severe impact (marked impairment, few aspects of occupational/other important functioning still intact); 4 = Extreme impact (little or no occupational/other important functioning) erinterferencedailywork
Query capsptsd67 Integer Recommended Past month: If working: Have these PTSD symptoms affected your work or your ability to work? 0::4 0 = No adverse impact; 1 = Mild impact (minimal impairment in occupational/other important functioning); 2 = Moderate impact (definite impairment, but many aspects of occupational/other important functioning still intact); 3 = Severe impact (marked impairment, few aspects of occupational/other important functioning still intact); 4 = Extreme impact (little or no occupational/other important functioning)
Query capsptsd68 Integer Recommended Lifetime: If working: Have these PTSD symptoms affected your work or your ability to work? 0::4 0 = No adverse impact; 1 = Mild impact (minimal impairment in occupational/other important functioning); 2 = Moderate impact (definite impairment, but many aspects of occupational/other important functioning still intact); 3 = Severe impact (marked impairment, few aspects of occupational/other important functioning still intact); 4 = Extreme impact (little or no occupational/other important functioning)
Query capsptsd69 Integer Recommended Past week: If NOT working: Have these PTSD symptoms affected any other important part of your life (parenting, housework, volunteering, etc.)? 0::4 0 = No adverse impact; 1 = Mild impact (minimal impairment in occupational/other important functioning); 2 = Moderate impact (definite impairment, but many aspects of occupational/other important functioning still intact); 3 = Severe impact (marked impairment, few aspects of occupational/other important functioning still intact); 4 = Extreme impact (little or no occupational/other important functioning)
Query capsptsd70 Integer Recommended Past month: If NOT working: Have these PTSD symptoms affected any other important part of your life (parenting, housework, volunteering, etc.)? 0::4 0 = No adverse impact; 1 = Mild impact (minimal impairment in occupational/other important functioning); 2 = Moderate impact (definite impairment, but many aspects of occupational/other important functioning still intact); 3 = Severe impact (marked impairment, few aspects of occupational/other important functioning still intact); 4 = Extreme impact (little or no occupational/other important functioning)
Query capsptsd71 Integer Recommended Lifetime: If NOT working: Have these PTSD symptoms affected any other important part of your life (parenting, housework, volunteering, etc.)? 0::4 0 = No adverse impact; 1 = Mild impact (minimal impairment in occupational/other important functioning); 2 = Moderate impact (definite impairment, but many aspects of occupational/other important functioning still intact); 3 = Severe impact (marked impairment, few aspects of occupational/other important functioning still intact); 4 = Extreme impact (little or no occupational/other important functioning)
Query capsptsd72 Integer Recommended Global Validity (compliance with interview, mental status, etc.) 0::4; 999 0 = Excellent (no reason to suspect invalid responses); 1 = Good (factors present that may adversely affect validity); 2 = Fair (factors present that definitely reduce validity); 3 = Poor (substantially reduced validity); 4 = Invalid responses (severely impaired mental status or possible deliberate faking bad or faking good); 999= Did not collect data global_validity
Query capsptsd73 Integer Recommended Past week: Global Severity (degree of subjective distress and functional impairment, behavioral observations, judgment of reporting style) 0::4 0 = No clinically significant symptoms (no distress and no functional impairment); 1 = Mild (minimal distress or functional impairment); 2 = Moderate (definite distress or functional impairment but functions satisfactorily with effort); 3 = Severe (considerable distress or functional impairment, limited functioning even with effort); 4 = Extreme (marked distress or marked impairment in two or more major areas of functioning)
Query capsptsd74 Integer Recommended Past month: Global Severity (degree of subjective distress and functional impairment, behavioral observations, judgment of reporting style) 0::4 0 = No clinically significant symptoms (no distress and no functional impairment); 1 = Mild (minimal distress or functional impairment); 2 = Moderate (definite distress or functional impairment but functions satisfactorily with effort); 3 = Severe (considerable distress or functional impairment, limited functioning even with effort); 4 = Extreme (marked distress or marked impairment in two or more major areas of functioning)
Query capsptsd75 Integer Recommended Lifetime: Global Severity (degree of subjective distress and functional impairment, behavioral observations, judgment of reporting style) 0::4 0 = No clinically significant symptoms (no distress and no functional impairment); 1 = Mild (minimal distress or functional impairment); 2 = Moderate (definite distress or functional impairment but functions satisfactorily with effort); 3 = Severe (considerable distress or functional impairment, limited functioning even with effort); 4 = Extreme (marked distress or marked impairment in two or more major areas of functioning)
Query capsptsd76 Integer Recommended Global Improvement 0::5; 999 0 = Asymptomatic; 1 = Considerable improvement; 2 = Moderate improvement; 3 = Slight improvement; 4 = No improvement; 5 = Insufficient information; 999= Did not collect data global_improvement
Query capsptsd77 Integer Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Criterion A met (traumatic event)? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query capsptsd78 Integer Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Number of Criterion B symptoms greater than or equal to 1? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query capsptsd79 Integer Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Number of Criterion C symptoms greater than or equal to 3? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query capsptsd80 Integer Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Number of Criterion D symptoms greater than or equal to 2? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query capsptsd81 Integer Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Criterion E met (duration greater than or equal to 1 month)? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query capsptsd82 Integer Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Criterion F met (distress/impairment)? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query ksads_dx_ptsd4_current Integer Recommended PTSD DSM 4 Diagnosis Criteria Met Current (now) 0;1;-99;88;77 0= No; 1= Yes ; -99= N/A ; 88= Missing ; 77= Refused
capsptsd84 String 500 Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Since the (EVENT), has there been a time when these PTSD symptoms were a lot worse than they have been in the past month? When was that? How long did it last? At least a month?
capsptsd85 String 300 Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: If multiple periods in the past: When were you bothered themost by these PTSD symptoms?
capsptsd86 String 300 Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: During worst period, did you experience PTSD symptoms? How often?
Query capsptsd87 Integer Recommended Lifetime PTSD Symptoms: Criterion A met (traumatic event)? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query capsptsd88 Integer Recommended Lifetime PTSD Symptoms: Number of Criterion B symptoms greater than or equal to 1? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query capsptsd89 Integer Recommended Lifetime PTSD Symptoms: Number of Criterion C symptoms greater than or equal to 3? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query capsptsd90 Integer Recommended Lifetime PTSD Symptoms: Number of Criterion D symptoms greater than or equal to 2? 0::7
Query capsptsd91 Integer Recommended Lifetime PTSD Symptoms: Criterion E met (duration greater than or equal to 1 month)? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query capsptsd92 Integer Recommended Lifetime PTSD Symptoms: Criterion F met (distress/impairment)? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
Query capsptsd93 Integer Recommended Lifetime PTSD Symptoms: Diagnosis (Criteria A-F met)? 0;1 0 = No; 1 = Yes
capsptsd94 String 300 Recommended Traumatic Event: summarize and indicate whether PTSD Criterion A was met
Query capsptsd95 Integer Recommended PTSD Criterion B Summary Score b_sev
Query capsptsd96 Integer Recommended PTSD Criterion C Summary Score c_sev
Query capsptsd97 Integer Recommended PTSD Criterion D Summary Score d_sev
Query capsptsd98 Integer Recommended PTSD Criterion E Summary Score e_sev
Query capsptsd99 Integer Recommended PTSD Criterion F Summary Score duration_of_disturbance
capsptsd100 String 100 Recommended Scoring rules: which of the 9 CAPS scoring rules applies to these data?
Query capsptsd101 Integer Recommended Diagnostic Decision: PTSD 0;1 0 = Patient does NOT meet PTSD criteria; 1 = Patient meets PTSD criteria
Query howoftenunpleasantdreams Integer Recommended How Often Unpleasant Dreams 0 :: 4; -7; -8 0=Never; 1=Less than once a week; 2=1-2 nights a week; 3=3-4 nights a week; 4=Every or nearly every night; -8=DON'T KNOW; -7=REFUSED
Query distressunpleasantdreams Integer Recommended Distress Unpleasant Dreams 0 :: 4; -7; -8 0=None; 1=Mild (might not have woken up); 2=Moderate (easily went back to sleep); 3=Severe (had diff going back to sleep); 4=Extreme (could not go back to sleep); -8=DON'T KNOW; -7=REFUSED
Query capsiv_score Integer Recommended Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale Nightmare Severity [SCORE] 0 :: 4 0=Absent: No Nightmares; 1=Mild/Subthreshold; 2=Moderate/Threshold; 3=Severe/Markedly Elevated; 4=Extreme/Incapacitating
Query erfinanceproblem Integer Recommended How Much Causes Financial Probs 0 :: 4; -7; -8 0=Not at all; 1=A little; 2=Some; 3=A lot; 4=Extremely; -8=DON'T KNOW; -7=REFUSED
site String 101 Recommended Site Study Site siteid
Query timept Integer Recommended Time Point 888 = not applicable; 999 = missing timepoint
caps5_a Integer Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Criterion A met (traumatic event)? 1::3 1 = Yes, 2 = No, 3 = Probable
caps5_b1 Integer Recommended Intrusive Memories Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_b2 Integer Recommended Distressing Dreams Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_b3 Integer Recommended Dissociative Reactions Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_b4 Integer Recommended Cued Psychological Distress Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_b5 Integer Recommended Cued Physiological Reactions Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_b Integer Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Number of Criterion B symptoms with severity > or = 2 (need 1 for diagnosis)?
cap5_b_score Integer Recommended PTSD Criterion B Summary Score
caps5_c1 Integer Recommended Avoidance of Memories, Thoughts, Feelings Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_c2 Integer Recommended Avoidance of External Reminders Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_c Integer Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Number of Criterion C symptoms with severity > or = 2 (need 1 for diagnosis)?
caps5_c_score Integer Recommended PTSD Criterion C Summary Score
caps5_d1 Integer Recommended Inability to Recall Important Aspect of Event Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_d2 Integer Recommended Exaggerated Negative Beliefs or Expectations Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_d3 Integer Recommended Distorted Cognitions Leading to Blame Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_d4 Integer Recommended Persistent Negative Emotional State Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_d5 Integer Recommended Diminished Interest or Participation in Activites Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_d6 Integer Recommended Detachment or Estrangement from Others Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_d7 Integer Recommended Persistent Inability to Experience Positive Emotions Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_d Integer Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Number of Criterion D symptoms with severity score > or = 2 (need 2 for diagnosis)?
caps5_exp Integer Recommended Exposure type 1::4;-99 1 = Experienced; 2 = Witnessed; 3 = Learned about; 4 = Exposed to aversive details; -99= not met
caps5_d_score Integer Recommended PTSD Criterion D Summary Score
caps5_e1 Integer Recommended Irritable Behavior and Angry Outburts Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_e2 Integer Recommended Reckless or Self-destructive Behavior Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_e3 Integer Recommended Hypervigilance Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_e4 Integer Recommended Exaggerated Startle Response Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_e5 Integer Recommended Problems with Concentration Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_e6 Integer Recommended Sleep Disturbance Symptom Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_e Integer Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Number of Criterion E symptoms with severity > or = 2 (need 2 for diagnosis)?
caps5_e_score Integer Recommended PTSD Criterion E Summary Score
caps5_21a Float Recommended Total number of months delay in onset of PTSD symptoms
caps5_threat_a Integer Recommended Life threat? 1;2 1 = Yes, 2 = No
caps5_21b Integer Recommended Did PTSD symptoms have a delayed onset (greater than or equal to 6 months)? 1;2 1 = Yes, 2 = No
caps5_22a Float Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Total months duration
caps5_22b Integer Recommended Duration of PTSD Symptoms more than 1 month? 1;2; 999 1 = Yes; 2 = No; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_chronic Integer Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Acute (under 3 months) or chronic (3 or more months)? 1;2 1 = Acute; 2 =Chronic
caps5_23 Integer Recommended Subjective Distress 0::4; 999 0 = None; 1 = Mild, minimal distress; 2 = Moderate, distress clearly present but still manageable; 3 =Severe, considerable distress; 4 = Extreme, incapacitating distress; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_24 Integer Recommended Impairment in Social Functioning 0::4; 999 0 = No adverse impact; 1 = Mild impact, minimal impairment in social functioning; 2 = Moderate impact, definite impairment but many aspects of social functioning still intact; 3 = Severe impact, marked impairment, few aspects of social functioning still intact; 4 = Extreme impact, little or no social functioning; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_25 Integer Recommended Impairment in Occupational or Other Important Area of Functioning 0::4; 999 0= No adverse impact; 1= Mild impact, minimal impairment in occupational/other important functioning; 2= Moderate impact, definite impairment but many aspects of occupational/other important functioning still intact; 3= Severe impact, marked impairment, few aspects of occupational/other important functioning still intact; 4= Extreme impact, little or no occupational/other important functioning; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_27 Integer Recommended Global Severity (degree of subjective distress and functional impairment, behavioral observations, judgment of reporting style) 0::4; 999 0 = No clinically significant symptoms (no distress and no functional impairment); 1 = Mild (minimal distress or functional impairment); 2 = Moderate (definite distress or functional impairment but functions satisfactorily with effort); 3 = Severe (considerable distress or functional impairment, limited functioning even with effort); 4 = Extreme (marked distress or marked impairment in two or more major areas of functioning); 999= Did not collect data
caps5_29a Integer Recommended Depersonalization Severity 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_30a Integer Recommended Derealization 0::4; 999 0 = Absent; 1 = Mild/subthreshold; 2 = Moderate/threshold; 3 = Severe/markedly elevated; 4 = Extreme/incapacitating; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_threat_b Integer Recommended Life threat: Self or Other? 1;2 1 = Self; 2 = Other
caps5_dissoc Integer Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Number of Dissociation Symptoms with severity > or = 2 (need 1 for subtype)? 1;2 1 = Yes, 2 = No
caps5_dissoc_score Integer Recommended Dissociation Symptom Severity
caps5_f Integer Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Criterion F met (duration greater than or equal to 1 month)? 1;2 1 = Yes, 2 = No
caps5_g Integer Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Number of Criterion G (distress/impairment) with severity > or = 2 (need 1 for diagnosis)?
caps5_g_sev Integer Recommended Distress/Impairment Severity Score
caps5_total Integer Recommended PTSD Total Score (B+C+D+E)
caps5_dxs_a Integer Recommended Current PTSD DSM 5 Diagnosis Criteria Met 1;2 1 = Yes, 2 = No
caps5_dxs_b Integer Recommended Current PTSD DSM 5 Diagnosis Criteria Met with dissociative symptoms 1;2; 999 1 = Yes; 2 = No; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_dxs_c Integer Recommended Current PTSD DSM 5 Diagnosis Criteria Met with delayed onset (> or = 6 months) 1;2; 999 1 = Yes; 2 = No; 999= Did not collect data
caps5_26 Integer Recommended Global Validity (compliance with interview, mental status, etc.) 0::4 0 = Excellent (no reason to suspect invalid responses); 1 = Good (factors present that may adversely affect validity); 2 = Fair (factors present that definitely reduce validity); 3 = Poor (substantially reduced validity); 4 = Invalid responses (severely impaired mental status or possible deliberate ''faking bad'' or ''faking good'')
caps5_inj_a Integer Recommended Serious Injury? 1;2 1 = Yes, 2 = No
caps5_inj_b Integer Recommended Serious Injury: Self or Other? 1;2 1 = Self; 2 = Other
caps5_viol_a Integer Recommended Sexual Violence? 1;2 1 = Yes, 2 = No
caps5_viol_b Integer Recommended Sexual Violence: Self or Other? 1;2 1 = Self; 2 = Other
capsiv_nightm_freq_imputed_f1b Integer Recommended If HowOftenUnpleasantDreams not missing or not=0, then WK2_CAPSIV_Nightm_Freq=HowOftenUnpleasantDreams, fully imputed using Freeze 1B cohort 0 :: 4; -5; -7; -8 0=Never; 1=Less than once a week; 2=1-2 nights a week; 3=3-4 nights a week; 4=Every or nearly every night; -8=DON'T KNOW; -7=REFUSED
capsiv_nightm_int_imputed_f1b Integer Recommended If DistressUnpleasantDreams not missing or not=0, then WK2_CAPSIV_Nightm_Int=DistressUnpleasantDreams, fully imputed using Freeze 1B cohort 0 :: 4; -5; -7; -8 0=None; 1=Mild (might not have woken up); 2=Moderate (easily went back to sleep); 3=Severe (had diff going back to sleep); 4=Extreme (could not go back to sleep); -8=DON'T KNOW; -7=REFUSED
capsiv_nightm_sev_imputed_f1b Integer Recommended Sum of nightmare intensity and nightmare severity, fully imputed using Freeze 1B cohort 0 :: 8 0=No symptoms; 8=Highest severity symptoms
capsiv_nightm_freq Integer Recommended If HowOftenUnpleasantDreams not missing or not=0, then WK2_CAPSIV_Nightm_Freq=HowOftenUnpleasantDreams 0 :: 4; -5; -7; -8 0=Never; 1=Less than once a week; 2=1-2 nights a week; 3=3-4 nights a week; 4=Every or nearly every night; -8=DON'T KNOW; -7=REFUSED
capsiv_nightm_int Integer Recommended If DistressUnpleasantDreams not missing or not=0, then WK2_CAPSIV_Nightm_Int=DistressUnpleasantDreams 0 :: 4; -5; -7; -8 0=None; 1=Mild (might not have woken up); 2=Moderate (easily went back to sleep); 3=Severe (had diff going back to sleep); 4=Extreme (could not go back to sleep); -8=DON'T KNOW; -7=REFUSED
capsiv_nightm_sev Integer Recommended Sum of nightmare intensity and nightmare severity 0 :: 8 0=No symptoms; 8=Highest severity symptoms
caps5_dissoc_symptom_count Integer Recommended Current PTSD Symptoms: Number of Dissociation Symptoms 0::2
capsd1sx Integer Recommended D1- Inability to recall important aspects - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capsd2sx Integer Recommended D2- Exaggerated negative beliefs or expectations - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capsd3sx Integer Recommended D3- Distorted cognitions leading to blame - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capsd4sx Integer Recommended D4- Persistent negative emotional state - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capsd5sx Integer Recommended D5- Diminished interest or participation - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capsd6sx Integer Recommended D6- Detachment or estrangement from others - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capsd7sx Integer Recommended D7- Persistent inability to experience positive emotions - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capse1sx Integer Recommended E1- Irritable behavior and angry outbursts - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capse2sx Integer Recommended E2- Reckless or self-destructive behavior - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capse3sx Integer Recommended E3- Hypervigilance - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capse4sx Integer Recommended E4- Exaggerated startle response - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capse5sx Integer Recommended E5- Problems with concentration - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capse6sx Integer Recommended E6- Sleep disturbance - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capg23sx Integer Recommended Subjective distress - criteria met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capg24sx Integer Recommended Impairment in social functioning - criteria met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capg25sx Integer Recommended Impairment in occupational functioning - criteria met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
caps29sx Integer Recommended Depersonalization - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
caps30sx Integer Recommended Derealization - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capsptsdag Integer Recommended PTSD present - all criteria A-G met? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capssym Integer Recommended CAPS total number of symptoms meeting severity criteria greater than or equal to 2
capsb1sx Integer Recommended B1- Intrusive memories - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capsb2sx Integer Recommended B2- Distressing dreams - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capsb3sx Integer Recommended B3- Dissociative reactions - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capsb4sx Integer Recommended B4- Cued psychological distress - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capsb5sx Integer Recommended B5- Cued physiological distress - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capsc1sx Integer Recommended C1- Avoidance of memories, thoughts, feelings - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
capsc2sx Integer Recommended C2- Avoidance of external reminders - symptom met (severity greater than or equal to 2)? 0;1; 999 0= No; 1= Yes; 999= Did not collect data
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