An examination of the criterion-related validity of varying methods of indexing clinically significant change in posttraumatic stress disorder treatment.

Natasha BenferBenjamin C DarnellLuke Rusowicz-OrazemElliot M FielsteinBreanna GrunthalKeren LehavotBrian P MarxBrett Litz

Published in: Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy (2023)

The J&T methodology for indexing CSC in PTSD symptoms has criterion-related validity, and a norm-referenced benchmark appears to be the most potent. However, the norm-referenced parameters may be overly specific, potentially leading to an underestimate of improvement. Research is needed to test the generalizability of these results. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

posttraumatic stress disorder
sleep quality
social support
combination therapy
anti inflammatory