Comparison of Self-Administered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Tool vs. Researcher Administered Tool in the Emergency Department.

Background: Recent studies have shown that there is a high rate of post traumatic stress disorder in the inner city.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine whether patients in the Emergency Department would use a post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) assessment. Additionally, did the type of administration of the PTSD tool impact the usage of PTSD services?

Methods: The sample population was taken from patients, 12 years or older, who presented with a non psychiatric illness.