The development of a Trauma Resiliency Scale (tRS-18)
Margaret A Sinkler1, Andrew Alejo2, Julie Agel3
1University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Summary
This study developed the Trauma Resiliency Scale (tRS-18) to measure resilience in trauma patients. The scale demonstrates sound psychometric properties and can quantify patient resilience during recovery.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Trauma Studies
Background:
- Resiliency is crucial for trauma recovery, encompassing adversity, protective factors, and growth.
- Quantifying patient resilience is essential for understanding and supporting the trauma recovery process.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Trauma Resiliency Scale (tRS) for measuring trauma patient resilience.
- To create a brief, self-administered tool for assessing resilience at presentation and during recovery.
Main Methods:
- Initial item generation and expert panel review.
- Construct validity testing through individual and focus group feedback.
- Reliability assessment using test-retest with intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC).
Main Results:
- An 18-item Trauma Resiliency Scale (tRS-18) was developed.
- Sixteen of 18 items showed strong reliability (ICC > 0.7).
- The tRS-18 demonstrated face validity, construct validity, and reliability.
Conclusions:
- The tRS-18 is a valid and reliable measure for assessing resilience in trauma patients.
- This scale can quantify resilience at any point during recovery.
- The tRS-18 has potential as a predictive tool for recovery progress.
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