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- Title
Long-Term Posttraumatic Stress Following Accidental Injury in Children and Adolescents: Results of a 2–4-Year Follow-Up Study.
- Authors
van Meijel, Els P. M.; Gigengack, Maj R.; Verlinden, Eva; van der Steeg, Alida F. W.; Goslings, J. Carel; Bloemers, Frank W.; Luitse, Jan S. K.; Boer, Frits; Grootenhuis, Martha A.; Lindauer, Ramón J. L.
- Abstract
In this study, we determined the long-term prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents after accidental injury and gained insight into factors that may be associated with the occurrence of PTSD. In a prospective longitudinal study, we assessed diagnosed PTSD and clinically significant self-reported posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in 90 children (11–22 years of age, 60% boys), 2–4 years after their accident (mean number of months 32.9, SD 6.6). The outcome was compared to the first assessment 3 months after the accident in 147 children, 8–18 years of age. The prevalence of PTSD was 11.6% at first assessment and 11.4% at follow-up. Children with PTSD or PTSS reported significantly more permanent physical impairment than children without. Children who completed psychotherapy had no symptoms or low levels of symptoms at follow-up. Given the long-term prevalence of PTSD in children following accidents, we recommend systematic monitoring of injured children. The role of possible associated factors in long-term PTSS needs further study.
- Subjects
POST-traumatic stress; POST-traumatic stress disorder; TEENAGERS; CHILDREN'S accidents; WOUNDS &; injuries
- Publication
Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 2019, Vol 26, Issue 4, p597
- ISSN
1068-9583
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10880-019-09615-5