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Acute stress response patterns to accidental injuries

U Schnyder1, U F Malt

  • 1Psychiatrische Poliklinik, Universitätsspital, Zürich, Switzerland. uschnyd@psyp.unizh.ch

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|December 3, 1998
PubMed
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Accident victims exhibit distinct acute stress response patterns, including ordinary, emotional, controlled, derealization, and denial-elation. Identifying these patterns aids in tailoring interventions for trauma survivors.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Trauma Studies
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Accurate assessment of acute stress responses in accident victims is crucial for effective intervention.
  • Understanding the immediate psychological impact of trauma can inform clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and characterize distinct acute stress response patterns in accident victims.
  • To explore the relationship between demographic factors, injury characteristics, and stress response patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical interviews and self-report measures (IES, STAI) were used.
  • 110 accident victims were assessed at five time points.
  • Appraisals and dominant emotions were combined to define response patterns.

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Main Results:

  • Six acute stress response patterns were identified: ordinary (58%), emotional (17%), controlled (8%), derealization (14%), and denial-elation (3%).
  • Female gender, psychopathology, and perceived risk of death were associated with specific response patterns.
  • Psychophysiological symptoms and reduced appetite correlated with certain response patterns, and denial-elation was linked to severe brain injury.

Conclusions:

  • Distinct clinical response patterns exist in trauma victims.
  • Identifying these patterns can lead to more personalized and effective interventions for trauma survivors.