Post-traumatic stress disorder in international surgeons undertaking trauma electives in a South African trauma centre

CONCLUSION: Despite being exposed to increased levels of trauma related injury, we observed low rates of positive screening for PTSD in our cohort of visiting international surgeons involved in elective trauma service placements. Investigation of potential protective factors against PTSD in this South African tertiary trauma centre is warranted.PMID:38568120
Source: South African Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research