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[Better identifying and understanding post-traumatic stress disorder in the elderly].
Jean Roche1, Anne-Julie Vaillant-Ciszewicz2, Olivier Guerin3
1CHU de Lille-Hôpital Fontan 2, 1 rue André-Verhaeghe, 59037 Lille, France.
Soins. Gerontologie
|April 27, 2024
Summary
Early detection of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is crucial in the elderly, especially those with cognitive impairments. Understanding specific signs and exploring adapted psychotherapies are key for improving geriatric mental health.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Mental Health
- Psychiatry
- Neuroscience
Context:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) disproportionately affects the elderly population.
- Cognitive impairments in older adults can complicate PTSD presentation and diagnosis.
Purpose:
- To highlight the critical need for early PTSD detection in the elderly.
- To explore the efficacy and adaptability of psychotherapies for geriatric PTSD.
- To emphasize the shared responsibility in identifying PTSD in older adults.
Summary:
- This research underscores the prevalence of PTSD in the elderly, including those with cognitive deficits.
- It advocates for enhanced early detection strategies tailored to geriatric populations.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing are examined for their suitability in older adults.
Impact:
- Improved diagnostic accuracy for PTSD in elderly individuals.
- Development of specialized, effective psychotherapeutic interventions for geriatric mental health.
- Enhanced support systems and shared responsibility frameworks for addressing PTSD in older adults.
Keywords:
cognitive impairmentidentificationolder peoplepersonne âgéepost-traumatic stress disorderrepéragetherapythérapeutiquetrouble cognitiftrouble de stress post-traumatiqueMore Related Videos
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