Chronic multisymptom illness affecting Air Force veterans of the Gulf War

Abstract

CONTEXT:

Gulf War (GW) veterans report nonspecific symptoms significantly more often than their nondeployed peers. However, no specific disorder has been identified, and the etiologic basis and clinical significance of their symptoms remain unclear.

OBJECTIVES:

To organize symptoms reported by US Air Force GW veterans into a case definition, to characterize clinical features, and to evaluate risk factors.

DESIGN:

Posttraumatic stress disorder following an air disaster: a prospective study

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of this study was to determine predictors of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in health care workers exposed to a disaster, in order to facilitate early case identification and prevention of subsequent morbidity.

METHOD:

The stress of Gulf War syndrome

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The reliability and validity of doctor-recorded morbidity data in active data collection systems

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To test the reliability and validity of morbidity data recorded by general practitioners (family physicians) on structured recording forms in active data collection systems.

DESIGN:

The consulting general practitioner recorded the problems managed at 347 video-taped doctor-patient contacts. Two observers independently viewed the video-tapes and completed a recording form for each. Problems were centrally coded, using the International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC).

SETTING:

Primary health care.

Prospective study of posttraumatic stress disorder and depression following trauma

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of this study was to prospectively evaluate the onset, overlap, and course of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression following traumatic events.

METHOD:

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