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Post-traumatic stress disorder in primary care practice.

J L Miller1

  • 1Southwest Washington Medical Center, Vancouver, WA, USA. jlmarnp@pacifier.com

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|April 5, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Primary care clinicians can now access guidelines for evaluating, diagnosing, and managing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Early screening and a three-stage treatment approach are recommended for at-risk populations.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Trauma Studies

Background:

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) involves interconnected psychological and physiological reactions.
  • Specific at-risk groups include survivors of accidents, disasters, torture, childhood sexual abuse, and combat veterans.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To equip primary care clinicians with comprehensive guidelines for PTSD.
  • To outline the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of PTSD in primary care settings.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of medical and psychiatric literature.
  • Inclusion of relevant review articles.
  • Adherence to established diagnostic criteria for PTSD.

Main Results:

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  • PTSD presents with closely related psychological and physiological responses.
  • Early screening and intervention are crucial for patients with recent trauma history.

Conclusions:

  • Effective PTSD management involves a three-stage process: symptom stabilization, trauma processing, and integration.
  • Primary care plays a vital role in identifying and initiating treatment for PTSD.