Dawood, Runa, Amanda, Zambon Marques Da Silva and Ana, Dulce Collado Vasques Marques dos Reis (2025) A literature search of psychological trauma related outcome measures for adult mental health services. European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 9 (3). ISSN 2468-7499

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Abstract

It is important to measure the impact of psychological trauma within mental health services designed to treat individuals after traumatic experiences. However, there are challenges in capturing the impact of trauma and the recovery from it accurately whilst also considering patient preferences and expectations. This study aims to explore the range of pre-existing outcome measures of trauma symptomatology and determine the relative prevalence of these measures within related research. This is addressed through systematically searching literature for outcome measures available in the assessment of psychological trauma symptomatology across adult mental health populations. Databases Medline, CINAHL and PsychInfo were searched to find papers that described the use of measures within psychological trauma-specific outcome research. 228 articles were found after the exclusion criteria were applied. The most prevalence trauma-specific outcome measures utilised within the evidence base were versions of the Post-Traumatic Disorder Checklist (PCL) and the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS). Non-trauma specific measures were also identified within this sample. This paper lists both trauma-specific and non-trauma specific measures found in order of prevalence. Consideration is given to the most frequent measures found. These findings provide insight into gold-standard measures for services wishing to implement outcome measures that will meaningfully capture recovery amongst trauma survivors.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Received 3 May 2024, Revised 30 June 2025, Accepted 30 June 2025, Available online 3 July 2025, Version of Record 10 July 2025.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Trauma, Complex trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, Outcome measures, Questionnaires
Subjects:	Human Psychological Processes > Strange Environment/Situation Human Psychological Processes > Stress Research, Tests, Assessments > Assessment/Interviews
Department/People:	Adult and Forensic Services
URI:	https://repository.tavistockandportman.ac.uk/id/eprint/2985

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