• Author: Daniel J. Lee
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A psychometric examination of computerized adaptive measures of posttraumatic stress disorder among military Veterans

Abstract: Brenner et al. (2021) developed and initially tested two computerized adaptive measures of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), one that provides a provisional diagnosis …

Posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth among female and male Veterans: The contribution of romantic relationship and friendship functioning

Abstract: Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is characterized as the experience of positive psychological change following exposure to traumatic stress. However, studies examining the …

An item response theory analysis of the clinician-administered PTSD scale for DSM-5 among Veterans

Abstract: We used item response theory (IRT) analysis to examine Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) item performance using data from three large samples of …

Refining Trauma-Focused Treatments for Servicemembers and Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Progress and Ongoing Challenges

Abstract: Fifteen years of war in Afghanistan and Iraq have generated unprecedented investment in mitigating war-related mental health problems, including large increases in …

Longitudinal assessment of PTSD and illicit drug use among male and female OEF-OIF veterans

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use share both directional (“self-medication”) and mutually-reinforcing associations over time. Research on gender …

The Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM—5 (CAPS-5) : Development and Initial Psychometric Evaluation in Military Veterans

Abstract: The Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) is an extensively validated and widely used structured diagnostic interview for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The …