Validation of the PCL-5 for First Responders and Veterans: New Evidence for an 8-Factor Model of DSM-5 PTSD
The eight-factor configuration better captures PTSD in high-trauma occupations, potentially enhancing clinical precision, and supports integrating resilience-building within transdiagnostic, preventive frameworks alongside evidence-based trauma treatments.
Authors
- Jose Carbajal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4294-9704)
- C. Collins
- Donna L. Schuman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9340-3121)
- Warren N. Ponder (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9316-8974)
- Aazi Ahmadi
- R. Andrew Yockey
- Jeanine M. Galusha
Institutions
- University of North Texas (US)
- The University of Texas at Arlington (US)
- Stephen F. Austin State University (US)
- University of Mississippi (US)
- Texas Tribune (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Published
- 2026-01-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/jom.0000000000003666
- Primary Topic
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00