The psychological burden of injury: an 18 month prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of post-trauma psychological problems among a cohort of male accident and emergency department patients admitted to hospital. To identify the changes in their psychological symptoms over an 18 month follow up period. METHODS:A prospective cohort study of male accident and emergency department patients who were admitted for treatment of an injury. Baseline interview recorded demographic details and accident details. Standardised questionnaires measured baseline psychological state and personality type. Follow up at six weeks, six months, and 18 months after injury was by face to face interview or postal questionnaire and recorded progress since injury, and documented psychological status through the use of standardised questionnaires to detect psychiat

SUBMITTER: Mason S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1725976 | biostudies-literature | 2002 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature