Assessment and Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder After a Motor Vehicle Collision: Empirical Findings and Clinical Observations

This article reports on a literature review of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among survivors of motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), with particular attention to available instruments used to screen for and assess symptoms of the disorder. The authors review practical approaches to the treatment of PTSD in this population, separated into interventions designed to prevent PTSD in unselected samples, treatment targeting individuals with acute stress disorder that is designed to prevent subsequent development of PTSD, and therapy for individuals with chronic PTSD. The authors report on several approaches to treatment that have good potential outcomes, but note that continued work is needed to identify factors that predict treatment response as well as to augment individual-based treatment formats. The authors conclude that individuals who experience a serious motor vehicle accident (MVA) are at increased risk for psychological problems, particularly posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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  • Authors:
    • Beck, J Gayle
    • Coffey, Scott F
  • Publication Date: 2007-12

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  • English

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  • Accession Number: 01089189
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Feb 27 2008 8:58AM