Preliminary study examining the mediational link between mild traumatic brain injury, acute stress, and post-traumatic stress symptoms following trauma
Chia-Hao Shih, Palguna Thalla, Jon D. Elhai, Jeremy Mathews, Kristopher R. Brickman, Roberta E. Redfern, Hong Xie, Xin Wang
Abstract
: These findings present preliminary evidence suggesting that acute stress disorder symptoms may be one of the mechanisms involved in the development of PTSD among trauma survivors who have experienced mTBI, which provides a theoretical basis for early intervention of PTSD prevention after mTBI.
Topics & Concepts
Rivermead post-concussion symptoms questionnaireAcute Stress DisorderTraumatic stressTraumatic brain injuryClinical psychologyMedicineAnxietyPsychologyPsychiatryPosttraumatic stressTraumatic Brain Injury ResearchPosttraumatic Stress Disorder ResearchResilience and Mental Health