Journal article
Validation of the Peritraumatic Dissociative Experiences Questionnaire and Peritraumatic Distress Inventory in school-aged victims of road traffic accidents
European Psychiatry, Vol.26(2), pp.108-111
2011
PMID: 21071181
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Although the reliable and valid Peritraumatic Distress Inventory (PDI–C) and Peritraumatic Dissociative Experiences Questionnaire (PDEQ) are useful for identifying adults at risk of developing acute and chronic PTSD, they have not been validated in school-aged children and their predictive values remain unknown in this population. This study aims to assess the psychometric properties of the children versions of these two measures (PDI-C and PDEQ-C) in a sample of French-speaking school-children.
METHODS:
133 consecutive victims of road traffic accidents, aged 8-15 years, were recruited into this longitudinal study via the emergency room. The peritraumatic reactions were assessed at baseline and PTSD symptoms were assessed 1 month later.
RESULTS:
Cronbach's alpha coefficients were 0.8 and 0.77 for the PDI-C and PDEQ-C, respectively. The 1-month test-retest correlation coefficient (n = 33) was 0.77 for both measures. The PDI-C demonstrated a two-factor structure while the PDEQ-C displayed a one-factor structure. As with adults, the two measures were intercorrelated (r = 0.52) and correlated with subsequent PTSD symptoms and diagnosis (r = 0.21–0.56; P < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONS:
The children versions of the PDI and PDEQ are reliable and valid in children. [Author Abstract] KEY WORDS: PTSD; predictor; psychometry and assessments
Details
- Title
- Validation of the Peritraumatic Dissociative Experiences Questionnaire and Peritraumatic Distress Inventory in school-aged victims of road traffic accidents
- Authors
- Éric Bui (Corresponding Author) - Université de ToulouseAlain Brunet - Douglas Mental Health University InstituteBertrand Olliac - InsermEtienne Véry - Université Toulouse III - Paul SabatierCharlotte Allenou - Université de ToulouseJean-Philippe Raynaud - Université de ToulouseIsabelle Claudet - Hôpital des EnfantsSylvie Bourdet-Loubère - Université de ToulouseHélène Grandjean - InsermLaurent Schmitt - Université Toulouse III - Paul SabatierPhilippe J Birmes - Université de Toulouse
- Publication details
- European Psychiatry, Vol.26(2), pp.108-111
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Date published
- 2011
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2010.09.007
- ISSN
- 1778-3585
- PMID
- 21071181
- Grant note
- This work was supported by a grant from the Clinical Research Hospital Program from the French Ministry of Health (PHRC 2004), a grant from the Fondation Wyeth pour la santé de l’Enfant et de l’Adolescent, and a grant from the Traumapsy Association.
- Organisation Unit
- Thompson Institute
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991105840602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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