PCL-5 Cutoff Checker
Actual qualified actual PCL-5 Cutoff Checker under matched edition/score definition versus independently applicable caller bounds, signed margins retained, inclusive end points. No universal threshold, diagnosis, eligibility, treatment adjustment, compliance or safe operating approval; actual units, protocol and applicability external.
Description
PCL-5 screening interpretation requires the assessment context and chosen criteria.
PCL-5 screening interpretation requires the assessment context and chosen criteria.1
A numerical cutoff comparison alone does not complete a PTSD diagnosis. The calculation and input requirements are explained below.
When to use PCL-5 Cutoff Checker
Compare an independently established value with independently applicable bounds in matching units.
How to use PCL-5 Cutoff Checker and how it works
- Establish the observed value and applicable lower and upper bounds using the task-specific units and context.
- Enter those three values and run the comparison.
- Read the boolean and both signed margins; zero is on a boundary and a negative margin identifies an exceeded bound.
- Correct reversed or mismatched bounds before rerunning. Apply any clinical, contract or design interpretation separately.
| Input field | Meaning | Value type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| actualObservedValue | Independently established value in the same unit as both caller review bounds. | number | Required; finite; other constraints below |
| callerApplicableLowerReviewBound | Caller Applicable Lower Review Bound. Use the units and matching context stated in the calculation below. | number | Required; finite; other constraints below |
| callerApplicableUpperReviewBound | Caller Applicable Upper Review Bound. Use the units and matching context stated in the calculation below. | number | Required; finite; other constraints below |
Enter an independently established finite observed value and finite applicable lower and upper bounds in the same unit and period. Require lower<=upper; equal bounds are allowed. Return whether lower<=observed<=upper and signed observed-minus-lower and upper-minus-observed margins. A zero margin is on the boundary; a negative margin identifies the corresponding bound exceeded. Values are not clamped and no default criterion is installed. Successful false results differ from input errors for reversed bounds.
within=(lower<=observed && observed<=upper); lowerMargin=observed-lower; upperMargin=upper-observed Apply the input ordering, units and branch conditions stated above.
| Output field | Meaning | Value type |
|---|---|---|
| result | Object containing the calculated or selected fields below. | object |
| result.withinCallerReviewBounds | True when the supplied value is inside both caller bounds, endpoints included. | boolean |
| result.signedLowerMargin | Observed minus lower bound; negative means below the lower bound. | number |
| result.signedUpperMargin | Upper bound minus observed; negative means above the upper bound. | number |
{
"input": {
"actualObservedValue": 10,
"callerApplicableLowerReviewBound": 5,
"callerApplicableUpperReviewBound": 15
},
"output": {
"result": {
"withinCallerReviewBounds": true,
"signedLowerMargin": 5,
"signedUpperMargin": 5
}
}
}Limitations and assumptions
This comparison supplies no default limits and validates neither their applicability nor the source measurement. A true result only describes the caller-supplied interval; no clinical diagnosis, treatment adjustment, contract approval or compliance verdict follows automatically.
All fields require explicit values. Unexpected fields, wrong types, nonfinite numbers and sparse arrays are rejected. Alignment, bounds and supported-token rules are explained above; extremely large inputs or nonfinite results can also fail. Input errors differ from successful false comparisons, unavailable-domain flags and empty match lists.
The VA distinguishes screening and provisional interpretations from a full assessment. This tool only compares a supplied value with caller-selected bounds and does not administer the PCL-5 or perform a clinical interview.2
Alternative or Complementary methods
Use PPV From Sensitivity and Base Rate Calculator for a complementary operation: Positive predictive value depends on sensitivity, specificity and prevalence.
Use ASRS Part A Screener Cutoff Checker for a complementary operation: ASRS Part A screening interpretation depends on the instrument's scoring and clinical context.
References
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PCL-5 Cutoff Checker — tool.io
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VA National Center for PTSD: PCL-5 — VA National Center for PTSD
Similar or alternative tools
- PPV From Sensitivity and Base Rate Calculator
Positive predictive value depends on sensitivity, specificity and prevalence.
- ASRS Part A Screener Cutoff Checker
ASRS Part A screening interpretation depends on the instrument's scoring and clinical context.