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An expert work group with 7 members was formed under the cosponsorship of 5 U.S.
federal agencies to identify common data elements for research related to
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The work group reviewed both previous and
contemporary measurement standardization efforts for PTSD research and engaged in
a series of electronic and live discussions to address a set of predefined aims.
Eight construct domains relevant to PTSD were identified: (1) traditional
demographics, (2) exposure to stressors and trauma, (3) potential stress
moderators, (4) trauma assessment, (5) PTSD screening, (6) PTSD symptoms and
diagnosis, (7) PTSD-related functioning and disability, and (8) mental health
history. Measures assigned to the core data elements category have relatively low
time-and-effort costs in order to make them potentially applicable across a wide
range of studies for which PTSD is a relevant condition. Measures assigned to the
supplemental data elements category have greater costs but generally demonstrate
stronger psychometric performance and provide more extensive information.
Accordingly, measures designated as supplemental are recommended instead of or in
addition to corresponding core measures whenever resources and study design
allow. The work group offered 4 caveats that highlight potential limitations and
emphasize the voluntary nature of standardization for PTSD-related measurement.
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