Enquiring about traumatic experiences in psychosis: A comparison of case notes and self-report questionnaires

Autor: Ciaran Mulholland, Riona McCann, Katrina Hoy, John O’Hare, Ciaran Shannon, Carly Fitzsimmons, Twylla Cunningham, Ivor Crothers
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Psychosis. 8:301-310
ISSN: 1752-2447
1752-2439
DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2015.1115542
Popis: Purpose: Studies have found an association between a history of trauma and the presence of psychotic symptoms. Despite the research evidence it appears to be the case that many clinicians are not routinely asking about traumatic experiences. This study aims to ascertain the level of agreement between rates of self-reported trauma and that which is recorded in case notes.Methods: The study population was drawn from all individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of psychosis, residing within a defined catchment area. Rates of childhood trauma, lifetime trauma and trauma related to the Troubles in Northern Ireland recorded in participants’ case notes were compared to their responses on self-report questionnaires: THQ, CTQ and TREQ.Results: Relatively high levels of trauma were reported by participants on the self-report measures that were administered. The rates of trauma recorded in case note records were similar to that found in other studies. Also in line with other research were poor levels of agreement betw...
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