What is the TRSI-24?

The Trauma Symptom Inventory-2 (TRSI-2) is a 24-item self-report measure that assesses the psychological effects of trauma in adults. It provides a comprehensive evaluation of trauma-related symptoms and can be used for screening, treatment planning, and outcome evaluation.

Purpose and Use

• Trauma Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of trauma symptoms
• Screening Tool: Identify individuals who may benefit from trauma-focused treatment
• Treatment Planning: Guide selection of appropriate interventions
• Progress Monitoring: Track changes in symptoms over time

What It Measures

• Anxiety: Symptoms of anxiety and hyperarousal
• Depression: Depressive symptoms and mood disturbance
• Dissociation: Dissociative experiences and detachment
• Somatic Complaints: Physical symptoms related to trauma
• Other Trauma Symptoms: Additional trauma-related difficulties

Scoring and Interpretation

• Response Scale: 0 (Never) to 3 (Often)
• Subscale Scores: Separate scores for different symptom domains
• Total Score: Overall trauma symptom severity
• T-scores: Standardized scores for clinical interpretation

Clinical Applications

• Trauma Treatment: Assessment and treatment planning
• Research: Trauma symptom measurement in studies
• Clinical Practice: Routine trauma screening
• Outcome Evaluation: Monitor treatment effectiveness

Advantages

• Comprehensive trauma symptom assessment
• Brief and easy to administer
• Strong psychometric properties
• Multiple subscale scores
• Well-validated in trauma populations

Limitations

• Self-report measure only
• May not capture all trauma symptoms
• Requires reading comprehension
• Not a diagnostic tool by itself