PCL 5

Variable / Field Name	Section Header	Field Type	Field Label	Choices or Calculations
ptsd_date		text	Date
pcl5_date		text	Date (Legacy field)
pcl5_memories	In the past month, how much were you bothered by:	radio	1. Repeated, disturbing, and unwanted memories of the stressful experience?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_dreams		radio	2. Repeated, disturbing dreams of the stressful experience?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_suddenly		radio	3. Suddenly feeling or acting as if the stressful experience were actually happening again (as if you were actually back there reliving it)?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_upset		radio	4. Feeling very upset when something reminded you of the stressful experience?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_physical_reactions		radio	5. Having strong physical reactions when something reminded you of the stressful experience (for example, heart pounding, trouble breathing, sweating)?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_avoiding_memories		radio	6. Avoiding memories, thoughts, or feelings related to the stressful experience?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_avoiding_reminder		radio	7. Avoiding external reminders of the stressful experience (for example, people, places, conversations, activities, objects, or situations)?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_trouble_remembering		radio	8. Trouble remembering important parts of the stressful experience?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_negative_beliefs		radio	9. Having strong negative beliefs about yourself, other people, or the world (for example, having thoughts such as: I am bad, there is something seriously wrong with me, no one can be trusted, the world is completely dangerous)?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_blaming		radio	10. Blaming yourself or someone else for the stressful experience or what happened after it?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_negative_feeling		radio	11. Having strong negative feelings such as fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_loss_interest		radio	12. Loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_feeling_distant		radio	13. Feeling distant or cut off from other people?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_trouble_positive		radio	14. Trouble experiencing positive feelings (for example, being unable to feel happiness or have loving feelings for people close to you)?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_irritable_behavior		radio	15. Irritable behavior, angry outbursts, or acting aggressively?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_risky		radio	16. Taking too many risks or doing things that could cause you harm?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_superalert		radio	17. Being "superalert" or watchful or on guard?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_jumpy		radio	18. Feeling jumpy or easily startled?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_concentrating		radio	19. Having difficulty concentrating?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_trouble_sleep		radio	20. Trouble falling or staying asleep?	0, Not at all ; 1, A little bit ; 2, Moderately ; 3, Quite a bit ; 4, Extremely
pcl5_summary		calc	PCL-5 Total Severity Score	sum([pcl5_memories],[pcl5_dreams],[pcl5_suddenly],[pcl5_upset],[pcl5_physical_reactions],[pcl5_avoiding_memories],[pcl5_avoiding_reminder],[pcl5_trouble_remembering],[pcl5_negative_beliefs],[pcl5_blaming],[pcl5_negative_feeling],[pcl5_loss_interest],[pcl5_feeling_distant],[pcl5_trouble_positive],[pcl5_irritable_behavior],[pcl5_risky],[pcl5_superalert],[pcl5_jumpy],[pcl5_concentrating],[pcl5_trouble_sleep])