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 …

Measuring life skills among Veterans: A systematic review of published instruments

Abstract:Introduction: Supporting the well-being of Canadian Veterans is a key policy objective of Veterans Affairs Canada, which led to the development of a seven-domain …

A multidimensional validation study of the Turkish version of the comprehensive lower-limb amputee socket survey in Veterans

Abstract: Technological and social advances have improved prosthetic devices; however, discomfort during prosthesis use remains a persistent problem. Therefore, ongoing assessment …

Validating 2 short form pain catastrophizing scales in active duty U.S. Army soldiers seeking chronic pain treatment

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The 13-item Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) is a self-report tool commonly used to measure the tendency to catastrophize chronic pain. Clinically, the …

Investigating the psychometric properties and measurement invariance of the forms of self-criticizing/attacking and self-reassuring scale in Veteran men and women

Abstract: Self-criticism, or negative self-evaluation characterized by often unrealistic personal standards and a harsh self-view, is a relevant transdiagnostic construct for …

Sense of coherence and past and/or present mental health problems among conscripts at military call-up in northern Finland

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Sense of coherence (SOC) refers to the psychosocial aspects and origins of health. Sense of coherence is related to physical and psychological health and …

Assessing the psychometric properties of the Army STARRS' vertical unit cohesion scale: A large-scale, longitudinal study

Abstract: Unit cohesion is the extent to which military service members feel committed to and supported by their military unit or, conversely, feel overlooked, neglected, and/or …

Psychometric properties of a Persian version of the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) in Iranian soldiers

Abstract: Objective: Suicide is an important health issue nearly all over the world. The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (CSSRS) is a well-known instrument for suicide risk …

Three-item dimensions of anger reactions scale

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Problematic anger is prevalent and associated with adjustment difficulties in military populations. To facilitate measurement of problematic anger, a very …

Psychometric properties, predictive utility and diagnostic capacity of the Persian version of the scale of resilience to suicide attempts in army conscripts

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Suicide among army conscripts represents a poorly understood and complex public health issue that has escalated in recent decades. The early identification …

Cross-validation of the trail making test as a non-memory-based embedded performance validity test among Veterans with and without cognitive impairment

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study cross-validated multiple Trail Making Test (TMT) Parts A and B scores as non-memory-based embedded performance validity tests (PVTs) for detecting …

The psychometric strength and patient centeredness of the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale

Abstract: The article addresses criticisms of the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS), emphasizing its development process involving service members and its extensive …