@article{ref1,
title="A prospective study of the onset of PTSD symptoms in the first month after trauma exposure",
journal="Annals of clinical psychiatry",
year="2013",
author="Whitman, Jeannie B. and North, Carol S. and Downs, Dana L. and Spitznagel, Edward L.",
volume="25",
number="2",
pages="E8-E17",
abstract="BACKGROUND: The course of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in the month after trauma exposure has not been determined adequately. Symptom group C (avoidance/numbing) has been identified retrospectively as a marker for PTSD, but prospective studies are needed to determine whether these symptoms can provide substantially earlier identification of those who will have PTSD 1 month after trauma exposure. METHODS: We evaluated 42 patients hospitalized for traumatic injuries over the first post-injury month to track development of posttraumatic symptoms. RESULTS: Symptoms emerged rapidly, with group B (intrusion) and group D (hyperarousal) symptoms occurring earlier than group C symptoms. At 1 week, group C criteria accurately predicted who would develop PTSD by 1 month, and by 2 weeks, group C criteria also predicted who would not develop PTSD by 1 month. CONCLUSIONS: The findings, if replicated, may permit earlier identification of PTSD and more timely, appropriate treatment.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1040-1237",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}