Approved
consistent with changes outlined in revised VA sections A and B and
supporting documents including the addition of a non-response bias
survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2012
36 Months From Approved
2,000
0
0
1,383
0
0
0
0
0
The primary goal of this project is to
provide a suite of scales that will be optimally useful to
researchers and clinicians interested in studying factors that
increase or reduce risk for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
and other health problems following deployment. The goal is to
provide a set of scales that can be used for different military
cohorts and types of military personnel (e.g., men and women,
Regular Active Duty and National Guard/Reservist personnel). The
DRRI will be a suite of scales used for assessing
deployment-related risk and resilience factors associated with the
post-deployment health and well-being of deployed veterans and
represent separate modules that address different aspects of
veterans experiences before, during, and after deployment. DRRI
scales and health measures will be administered to a national
sample of OEF/OIF veterans. The specific aim for this study is to
confirm the item and scale properties of full-length scales, to
examine the discriminant validity and criterion-related validity of
full-length scales, and to finalize abbreviated scales. A key
strength of this project is that its highly anticipated that this
inventory will be quickly adopted for use in research and clinical
work with returning OEF/OIF veterans, thereby maximizing the
potential impact of the proposed project.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.