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Trauma Screening Questionnaire (TSQ)
Brewin et al., 2002
Description
The TSQ is a 10-item symptom screen that was designed for use
with survivors of all types of traumatic stress. The TSQ is based
on items from the PTSD Symptom Scale – Self Report (PSS-SR;
Foa et al., 1993) and has 5 re-experiencing items and 5 arousal
items. Respondents are asked to endorse those items that they have
experienced at least twice in the past week. Brewin et al. (2002)
considered the screen “positive” when at least 6 items
were endorsed. The authors recommended that screening be conducted
3-4 weeks post-trauma to allow for normal recovery processes to
take place. Those screening positive should then be assessed with a
structured interview for PTSD.
Instructions
Please consider the following reactions which sometimes occur
after a traumatic event. This questionnaire is concerned with your
personal reactions to the traumatic event which happened to you.
Please indicate (Yes/No) whether or not you have experienced any of
the following at least twice in the past week.
Sample Items
- Upsetting thoughts or memories about the
event that have come into your mind against your will.
- Bodily reactions (such as fast heartbeat,
stomach churning, sweatiness, dizziness) when reminded of the
event.
References
Brewin, C. R., Rose, S., Andrews, B., Green, J., Tata, P.,
McEvedy, C., Turner, S., and Foa, E. B. (2002). Brief screening
instrument for post-traumatic stress disorder. The British Journal
of Psychiatry, 181, 158-162.
Additional Reviews
Brewin, C. R. (2005). Systematic review of screening
instruments for adults at risk of PTSD. Journal of Traumatic
Stress, 18, 53-62.
To obtain screen, contact
Chris Brewin, PhD
Sub-Department of Clinical Health Psychology
University College London
Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK
Email:
c.brewin@ucl.ac.uk
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.
