Researchers Unable to Agree on Predictors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Studies exploring potential predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD) following major trauma have resulted in varied conclusions. While a number of risk factors such as injury severity, demographic factors and compensation-related factors have been identified, none is strong enough to reliably predict which patient will develop the disorder.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news134055731.html">Researchers Unable to Agree on Predictors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders</a></p> <p>Studies exploring potential predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD) following major trauma have resulted in varied conclusions. While a number of risk factors such as injury severity, demographic factors and compensation-related factors have been identified, none is strong enough to reliably predict which patient will develop the disorder. </p>