Trauma y TEPT
Primary Care PTSD Screen (PC-PTSD-5)
A 5-item yes/no screen for post-traumatic stress.
Sobre este test
The PC-PTSD-5 is a short, public-domain screen used in primary care. It first assumes you have experienced a frightening or traumatic event, then asks whether five common reactions have troubled you in the past month. A score of 3 or more is a positive screen.
Qué significa tu puntuación
| Puntuación | Interpretación |
|---|---|
| 0–2 | Negative screen |
| 3–5 | Positive screen |
About this questionnaire
The PC-PTSD-5 is a freely available screening questionnaire. We present it exactly as published and add a plain-language explanation of your result.
It is for education and self-reflection, not a diagnosis — a score is a snapshot, not a label. If your result worries you, talk to a qualified professional. See how we choose and check our tests and our editorial standards.
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Preguntas frecuentes
What score is a positive screen?
A total of 3 or more (out of 5) is considered a positive screen and a reason for a full assessment.
Is the PC-PTSD-5 free?
Yes. It is public domain, from the U.S. National Center for PTSD.
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Fuente: Prins et al. (2016), National Center for PTSD. Public domain.