Abstract

This report presents an update of psychosocial research in the traumatic stress field, presenting an overview of recent studies in several areas: the epidemiology of traumatic events and of PTSD in the general adult population, other diagnoses associated with trauma exposure and PTSD, the course and longevity of PTSD symptomatology, and risk factors for the diagnosis. Other areas of increasing interest and focus are briefly noted.

Abstract

Numerous patients in hospital medicine present with physical symptoms but can be given no substantive medical diagnosis. In this article we describe certain characteristics and management problems associated with this difficult group of patients and propose effective approaches to management.

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OBJECTIVE:

To clarify factors contributing to mass illness of sudden onset by studying an outbreak that was apparently triggered by a gaseous odor and that involved a rapid, extensive response by school and fire officials.

SETTING:

Urban elementary school.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE:

A standardized student questionnaire was designed to identify potential illness predictors.

DESIGN: