PTSD in civilian populations after hospitalization following traumatic injury: A Comprehensive Review

ConclusionsReported risk factors for PTSD were: prior psychiatric disorder, gunshots, and lack of social support. Most articles use the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist – Civilian version. Follow-up strategies mainly focus on multidisciplinary intervention protocols, including social workers, behavioral health specialists, and psychiatrists. Finally, gaps in the literature show the need for bilingual/bicultural patient-centered care for elderly, diverse ethnic backgrounds, and insured vs. uninsured patients.
Source: The American Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research