Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms Among Spinal Cord Injury Patients in Trauma: A Brief Report

This study examines the presence of PTSD symptoms in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) during acute trauma care. Identifying these symptoms early could help reduce the long-term negative impact. The study found that a significant percentage of SCI patients in acute care showed signs of PTSD, particularly those with a pre-existing history of psychological disorders. The findings suggest that screening for PTSD symptoms in acute trauma care settings is crucial for SCI patients, and cognitive behavioral interventions should be provided to those presenting with symptoms.

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  Over half (52.2%) of the SCI patients screened in the acute trauma setting exhibited PTSD symptoms.
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  Patients with a history of psychological disorders were significantly more likely to show PTSD symptoms after SCI.
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  Among individuals exhibiting PTSD symptoms, a notable portion (6 out of 12) also had a diagnosed traumatic brain injury.