[The Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome 14-Questions Inventory (PTSS-14) - Translation of the UK-PTSS-14 and validation of the German version].
BACKGROUND
Hospitalization may represent a stressor that can lead to Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).


METHODS
Translation of the UK-PTSS-14, conducted in accordance with ISPOR principles and validation with the PDS (86 patients).


RESULTS
The ROC analysis showed that the German version of PTSS-14 is a valid instrument with high sensitivity (82%) and specificity (92%) with the optimum cut-off point at 40 points. The translation process was authorized by the author of the UK-PTSS-14.


CONCLUSION
The validated German version of PTSS-14 is now ready for use as an efficient and reliable screening-tool for PTSD in a clinical setting.