Early interventions for post-traumatic stress following musculoskeletal trauma: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) can be triggered following exposure to a traumatic event, such as violence, disasters, serious accidents and injury. Little is known about which interventions provide the greatest benefit for PTSS. This systematic review aims to estimate the effects of early interventions on PTSS following musculoskeletal trauma.

Methods/analysis

Development of this review protocol was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocols checklist. This review will include randomised controlled trials and non-randomised controlled studies evaluating the effect of early (within 3 months of a traumatic event) non-pharmacological and non-surgical interventions on PTSS in adults (aged ≥18 years). MEDLINE, Ps

SUBMITTER: Jadhakhan F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9511568 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature