This study highlights the variability in optimal PCL-5 cutoffs, linking selection to specific clinical or research aims. It provides validated cutoffs for PTSD prevalence in a German clinical sample, with limitations regarding generalizability to lower-prevalence populations. Future research should refine cutoffs for diverse populations and improve diagnostic precision.
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