Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5)

The CAPS-5 is a clinician-administered tool used to assess the severity of PTSD symptoms. It helps in identifying and quantifying the severity of PTSD in individuals.

Overview

The CAPS-5 is used to assess the severity of PTSD symptoms.

TARGET POPULATION

Adults

NUMBER OF ITEMS

TIME TO COMPLETE

45-60

minutes

FORMAT

Clinician-administered

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 0-4 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate greater severity of PTSD symptoms.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High inter-rater reliability (Kappa = 0.85)

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating CAPS-5 scores with clinical assessments of PTSD.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Administered by a clinician.

Frequency: Used at initial assessment and periodically to monitor symptoms.

Use Cases: Used in clinical and research settings to assess and monitor PTSD.

Research and References
Weathers, F. W., Blake, D. D., Schnurr, P. P., et al. (2013). The Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5). National Center for PTSD.

Related Assessments

PCL-5,

IES-R

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Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) FAQS

What is the CAPS-5 used for?

The CAPS-5 is used to assess the severity of PTSD symptoms.

How is the CAPS-5 scored?

Each item is scored on a 0-4 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Who uses the CAPS-5?

It is typically administered by clinicians.

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