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Children at risk: A prospective cohort study of acute stress development and patterns in pediatric trauma patients
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When a child survives a traumatic injury, is the hardest part really over?
When a child survives a traumatic injury, is the hardest part really over? I'm Lizzie Lee from Cincinnati Children's, an…
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The message is clear, early screening and intervention may be just as essential as the phy…
The message is clear, early screening and intervention may be just as essential as the physical care that saved their li…
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Prospective study of 600+ pediatric trauma patients found over 75% experienced acute stress symptoms at discharge, with younger children and girls at highest risk. While most improved within a month, 17% remained symptomatic and some worsened after discharge, highlighting the need for early psychological screening alongside physical trauma care.
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When a child survives a traumatic injury, is the hardest part really over? I'm Lizzie Lee from Cincinnati Children's, and this is an article you should know about. In this prospective study of more than 600 pediatric trauma patients, over 75% had at least some acute stress symptoms at discharge. Younger children and girls were at highest risk. The encouraging news, most improved within a month, but nearly 17% still screened positive, and some developed worsening symptoms after going home. The message is clear, early screening and intervention may be just as essential as the physical care that saved their life. Let us know what you think in the comments below and stay tuned for more articles that you should know about.
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