Latent transition analysis on post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic growth among firefighters

Background: Firefighters, in the course of their professional responsibilities, confront an array of stressors contingent upon the distinctive characteristics of their duties.

 

Objective: This study investigated the longitudinal impact of trauma incidents during duty on firefighters using latent transition analysis.

 

Cluster analysis of prolonged grief, posttraumatic stress, and depression symptoms in bereaved asylum seekers and refugees

Background: Refugees and asylum seekers (ASRs) are frequently exposed to loss in addition to a variety of other stressors and often display high levels of various psychological symptoms.

 

Objective: The study aimed to primarily determine clusters of prolonged grief disorder (PGD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression symptoms in bereaved ASRs and secondly identify predictors of cluster membership. Sociodemographic  – and flight-related variables were investigated in exploratory analyses.

 

Prevalence and associated factors of adolescent psychological abuse, neglect in Western China a multi-center cross-sectional study

Background: The western region of China has a dense population, relatively underdeveloped economy, and a significant number of left-behind children. Currently, the prevalence of adolescent psychological abuse, neglect, and the factors associated with these issues in the region remain unclear. This study aims to evaluate the current status of adolescent psychological abuse and neglect and its associated factors in this region.

The relationship between childhood maltreatment and self-harm : the mediating roles of alexithymia, dissociation, internalizing and posttraumatic symptoms

Background: Although childhood maltreatment is associated with later self-harm, the mechanism through which it might lead to self-harm is not completely understood. The purpose of this study was to examine the roles of alexithymia, dissociation, internalizing and posttraumatic symptoms in the association between exposure to childhood maltreatment and subsequent self-harm.

Feasibility of a trauma-focused internet- and mobile-based intervention for youth with posttraumatic stress symptoms

Background: Many youth with posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) do not receive evidence-based care. Internet- and Mobile-Based Interventions (IMIs) comprising evidence-based trauma-focused components can address this gap, but research is scarce. Thus, we investigated the feasibility of a trauma-focused IMI for youth with PTSS.

 

A network perspective on posttraumatic stress disorder and comorbid borderline personality disorder symptoms

Background: Comorbidity between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD) is surrounded by diagnostic controversy and although various effective treatments exist, dropout and nonresponse are high.

 

Objective: By estimating the network structure of comorbid PTSD and BPD symptoms, the current study illustrates how the network perspective offers tools to tackle these challenges.

 

The effect of a single session of psychological first aid in the emergency department on PTSD and depressive symptoms three months post-intervention : results of a randomised controlled trial

Background: Despite its popularity, evidence of the effectiveness of Psychological First Aid (PFA) is scarce.

 

Objective: To assess whether PFA, compared to psychoeducation (PsyEd), an attention placebo control, reduces PTSD and depressive symptoms three months post-intervention.

 

Impact and Needs in Caregiving for Individuals With Dementia and Comorbid Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Living in Nursing Homes

• What does this research add to existing knowledge in gerontology? 

  •  Recognition of possible PTSD is essential for a trauma-sensitive approach in individuals with dementia in nursing homes.
  •  Research in this area is needed and feasible. 
  •  The current article mentions available treatment possibilities and care approaches in individuals with both possible PTSD and dementia in nursing homes.

• What are the implications of this new knowledge for nursing care for and with older adults?

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