Psychometric properties of the PCL-5 in a sample of first responders
Given that first responders experience elevated rates of posttraumatic stress disorder and
suicide, there is a need for evidence-based assessments and treatments to accurately
assess, diagnose, and evaluate treatment outcome. This study examined the psychometric
properties of the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) in a
sample of 133 firefighters/emergency medical technicians and police officers seeking
treatment for PTSD. The results indicated that PCL-5 scores showed strong internal …
suicide, there is a need for evidence-based assessments and treatments to accurately
assess, diagnose, and evaluate treatment outcome. This study examined the psychometric
properties of the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) in a
sample of 133 firefighters/emergency medical technicians and police officers seeking
treatment for PTSD. The results indicated that PCL-5 scores showed strong internal …