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Beck Anxiety Inventory – Primary Care (BAI-PC)
Mori et al., 2003
Description
The BAI-PC is a 7-item self-report that screens for anxiety,
depression and PTSD, a subset of the original 21-item Beck Anxiety
Inventory. The main benefit to the use of this screen is that it
simultaneously screens for PTSD as well as other disorders that are
highly comorbid with PTSD. Respondents are asked to rate items on a
4-point scale (ranging from 0 = “Not at all” to 3 =
“Severely”) to indicate the severity of each of the
symptoms. The authors use a total score of 5 to indicate a positive
screen for anxiety, depression or PTSD. This screen showed good
sensitivity and specificity when compared to scores on the PCL,
although it has yet to be compared to clinical interview. Those
screening positive should then be assessed with a structured
interview for PTSD.
Sample Item
Sample items cannot be reproduced.
References
Mori, D.L., Lambert, J.F., Niles, B.L., Orlander, J.D.,
Grace, M. & LoCastro, J.S. (2003) The BAI-PC as a screen for
anxiety, depression, and PTSD in Primary Care. Journal of Clinical
Psychology in Medical Settings, 10, 187-192.
Beck, A.T., Steer, R.A., Ball, R., Ciervo, C.A., & Kabat,
M. (1997) Use of the Beck Anxiety and Beck Depression Inventories
for primary care with Medical Outpatients. Assessment, 4,
211-219.
To obtain scale, contact:
DeAnna Mori, Ph.D.
Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System
150 South Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02130
Email:
deannamori@med.va.gov
PLEASE NOTE: Screens are to be used to determine possible problems, and positive cases should be followed up by assessment with a structured interview for PTSD.
From the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder,
US Department of Veterans Affairs.
www.mentalhealth.va.gov
What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
PTSD FAQs
Treatment of PTSD
How common is PTSD?
What can I do if I think I have PTSD?
Helping a Family Member Who Has PTSD
How is PTSD Measured?
Traumatic Stress in Female Veterans
FAQs About PTSD Assessment
DSM-IV-TR criteria for PTSD
FAQs About PTSD Assessment: For Professionals
Trauma Exposure Measures
Chart - Trauma Exposure Measures
Potential Stressful Events Interview (PSEI)
Stressful Life Events Screening Questionnaire (SLESQ)
Trauma Assessment for Adults—Self-report (TAA)
Trauma History Questionnaire (THQ)
Trauma History Screen (THS)
Traumatic Events Questionnaire (TEQ)
Traumatic Life Events Questionnaire (TLEQ)
Traumatic Stress Schedule (TSS)
Combat Exposure Scale (CES)
Evaluation of Lifetime Stressors (ELS)
Life Stressor Checklist—Revised (LSC-R)
Trauma Exposure Measures
PTSD Screening Instruments
Below is a list of links to information on select PTSD Screens, brief questionnaires completed in order to identify people who are more likely to have PTSD. A positive response to the screen does not necessarily indicate that a patient has Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. However, a positive response does indicate that a patient may have PTSD or trauma-related problems and further investigation of trauma symptoms by a mental-health professional may be warranted.
Chart - Screens for PTSD
Short Form of the PTSD Checklist - Civilian Version
Short Screening Scale for PTSD
The SPAN
SPRINT
The Primary Care PTSD Screen (PC-PTSD)
Trauma Screening Questionnaire (TSQ)
Beck Anxiety Inventory – Primary Care (BAI-PC)
PTSD Screening
PLEASE NOTE: Screens are to be used to determine possible problems, and positive cases should be followed up by assessment with a structured interview for PTSD.
Common Reactions to Trauma
People experience a range of reactions following trauma. Here you will find information on what these common reactions are, including anger, nightmares, sleep problems, and more.
Avoidance
Nightmares
Anger and Trauma
Sleep and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
What Are the Traumatic Stress Effects of Terrorism?
Common Reactions After Trauma
Where to Get Help
If you are in an immediate crisis, please go to your nearest Emergency Room, or call 911, or call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) to talk to someone right now.
