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¹Institute of Psychiatry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. mariluz@centroin.com.br

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Standardizing traumatic events in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) literature is crucial. This study proposes a new categorization of traumatic events based on a bibliometric analysis of PTSD research.

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Psychiatry
Psychology
Bibliometrics

Background:

The diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has existed for 30 years.
Standardization of traumatic event descriptions in PTSD literature remains a challenge.
A clear categorization of traumatic events is needed for research consistency.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the types and frequencies of traumatic events in mainstream PTSD literature.
To propose a novel categorization of traumatic events based on descriptive terms.
To advance the standardization of traumatic event classification in PTSD research.

Main Methods:

A bibliometric approach was employed to analyze PTSD literature.
Articles were sourced from the ISI/Thompson Reuters database (1991-2006).
Inclusion criteria focused on titles containing "ptsd" or "stress disorder*" and classified by the event studied.

Main Results:

The study reports the absolute and proportional frequencies of various traumatic events.
A comprehensive categorization of traumatic events was constructed based on the analysis.
The bibliometric analysis provides insights into the landscape of PTSD research events.

Conclusions:

The proposed categorization of traumatic events represents a step towards standardization.
Bibliometric analysis of PTSD literature is valuable for future research planning.
Standardized event classification will enhance the quality and comparability of PTSD research.