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SPRINT
Connor & Davidson, 2001
Description
The Short Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Rating Interview
(SPRINT; Connor & Davidson, 2001) is an 8-item self-report
measure that assesses the core symptoms of PTSD (intrusion,
avoidance, numbing, arousal), somatic malaise, stress
vulnerability, and role and social functional impairment. Symptoms
are rates on 5 point scales from 0 (not at all) to 4 (very much).
The SPRINT was responsive to symptom change over time and
correlated with comparable PTSD symptom measures. The SPRINT
demonstrates solid psychometric properties and can serve as a
reliable, valid, and homogeneous measure of PTSD illness severity
and of global improvement. The authors suggest a cut-off score of
14 for this screen. Those screening positive should then be
assessed with a structured interview for PTSD.
Sample Items
In the past week, how much have you been bothered by unwanted
memories , nightmares, or reminders of the event?
In the past week, how much have you been bothered by pain,
aches, or tiredness?”
0 = Not at all
1 = A little bit
2 = Moderately
3 = Quite a lot
4 = Very much
References
Connor, K., & Davidson, J. (2001). SPRINT: A brief global
assessment of post-traumatic stress disorder. International
Clinical Psychopharmacology, 16, 279-284.
Davidson, J.R.T., Colket, J.T. (1997). The eight-item
treatment-outcome post-traumatic stress disorder scale: a brief
measure to assess treatment outcome in post-traumatic stress
disorder. International Clinical Psychopharmacology, 12,
41-45
To obtain scale, contact
Jonathan R. T. Davidson, M.D.
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina 27710
Tel: 919 684 2880
Fax: 919 684 8866
Email:
jonathan.davidson@duke.edu
NOTE: Complete measure is included in journal article.
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.
