City Birth Trauma Scale Using the CityBiTS as a digital screening tool
What is the City Birth Trauma Scale? (CityBiTS)
The City Birth Trauma Scale (CityBiTS) is a self-report questionnaire designed to assess post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms related to traumatic birth experiences (Ayers et al., 2018). It consists of 29 questions that measure PTSD based on the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
The questionnaire assesses a mother’s experience during the birth of her most recent child, focusing on potentially traumatic events encountered during or immediately after labour and birth. CityBiTS aids in early intervention, allowing healthcare providers to offer appropriate psychological support before symptoms worsen.
The City Birth Trauma Scale has demonstrated strong validity and reliability, with use in the field of postnatal mental health.
CityBiTS digital screening for clinicians
Diginostic offers a digital version of the City Birth Trauma Scale, designed to help clinicians efficiently screen for PTSD symptoms related to birth trauma. The tool features automated scoring and summary reports, streamlining the evaluation of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Available through our subscription service; the digital CityBiTS facilitates a seamless, secure and data-driven process.
CityBiTS screening process
Screen
Patients receive a secure link to complete the 29-item screening questionnaire on their personal device.
Integrate
Results are instantly shared with the patients’ healthcare provider, integrating with existing clinical workflows.
Connect
Based on the screening results, clinicians provide patients with the appropriate advice, support and guidance, including necessary referrals.
Why you should join the digital transformation
Switching to the digital CityBiTS reduces paperwork, minimises scoring errors, and eliminates manual data entry for clinicians.
The digital CityBiTS streamlines the screening process, provides valuable data insights and integrates smoothly into clinical workflows.
Subscribe to our digital screening service today and experience a modern, efficient, and impactful approach to perinatal mental health care.
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