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[post-traumatic stress disorder in the elderly].

Eric Charles1, Lucas Garand, François Ducrocq

  • 1Service hospitalo-universitaire de psychiatrie adulte, Centre hospitalier Esquirol, Limoges. echarles87@aol.com

Psychologie & Neuropsychiatrie Du Vieillissement
|December 1, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the elderly presents similarly to younger individuals but requires tailored treatment. Understanding PTSD types like de novo, chronic, delayed-onset, and complex PTSD is crucial for effective elderly care.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Trauma Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Context:

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis in the elderly requires a history of psychic traumatism and characteristic symptoms.
  • Prevalence in individuals over 60 is approximately 0.9%, with clinical features mirroring those in younger patients.
  • Aging involves pharmacodynamic and psychic changes that necessitate consideration in treatment approaches.

Purpose:

  • To outline the diagnostic criteria for PTSD in the elderly.
  • To describe various presentations of PTSD in older adults, including PTSD de novo, chronic PTSD, delayed-onset PTSD, and complex PTSD.
  • To discuss the applicability of standard PTSD treatments in the elderly, emphasizing age-related considerations.

Summary:

  • PTSD diagnosis in the elderly hinges on trauma history and symptoms like re-experiencing, avoidance, and hyperarousal.

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  • Specific PTSD subtypes observed in older adults include de novo, chronic, delayed-onset, and complex PTSD, with the latter linked to personality changes.
  • Pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions effective in younger populations can be adapted for older adults, accounting for age-related physiological and psychological shifts.

    • Impact:

    • Informs clinicians about the nuances of PTSD diagnosis and management in the geriatric population.
    • Highlights the importance of recognizing diverse PTSD presentations in older adults.
    • Supports the adaptation of evidence-based PTSD treatments for elderly patients, improving therapeutic outcomes.