Aspects of post-tramatic stress disorder after a traffic acident

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs most frequently in the general population after traffic accidents and affects up to 15 % of those involved. Mental and physical comorbidity, preliminary damage or injury can herald the development of PTSD, but the scope of social support after the acciden...

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Published inVersicherungsmedizin Vol. 65; no. 3; p. 132
Main Authors Noll-Hussong, M, Herberger, S, Grauer, M T, Otti, A, Gündel, H
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.09.2013
Subjects
Accidents, Traffic - economics
Accidents, Traffic - statistics & numerical data
Germany - epidemiology
Health Care Costs - statistics & numerical data
Humans
Prevalence
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - economics
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - epidemiology
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - rehabilitation
Germany
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Summary:Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs most frequently in the general population after traffic accidents and affects up to 15 % of those involved. Mental and physical comorbidity, preliminary damage or injury can herald the development of PTSD, but the scope of social support after the accident plays a crucial role in whether and to what extent potential PTSD develops. Against this background, preventive and injury reduction aspects of the interaction between insurance companies and their customers are conceivable, which could also positively affect health economic and aspects of job or customer satisfaction.
ISSN:0933-4548