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[Post-traumatic stress after occupational accidents].

K Rasmussen¹, J M Lauritsen, O N Hansen

¹Herning Centralsygehus, arbejdsmedicinsk klinik.

Ugeskrift for Laeger

|March 20, 1999

Summary

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects nearly 3% of workers after serious occupational accidents, rising to 7.6% for the most severe injuries. This highlights the need to address psychological distress alongside physical recovery.

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Area of Science:

Occupational health
Psychotraumatology
Public health surveillance

Context:

Follow-up study of individuals injured in occupational accidents.
Data collected from the Danish National Register of Work Accidents (1991).
Inclusion criteria: serious injuries (amputations, fractures, extensive lesions).

Purpose:

Estimate the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 1-2 years post-accident.
Assess changes in general health status.
Investigate compensation issues among injured workers.

Summary:

3663 individuals (77% participation rate) completed questionnaires.
Chronic PTSD prevalence was 2.8% (102 individuals), with half receiving compensation.
Prevalence of PTSD was 7.6% among those with the most severe injuries.

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Impact:

Demonstrates significant PTSD and psychological distress prevalence in workers with moderate to severe occupational injuries.
Underscores the importance of considering mental health in addition to physical recovery post-accident.
Informs occupational health strategies and compensation policies for accident survivors.