Follow-up of young road accident victims.
The aim of this study was to follow-up a group of children and young people previously examined for psychological sequelae following road traffic accidents. The group was assessed 18-month postaccident to assess the severity of continuing symptoms and examine any emergence of delayed onset of posttraumatic stress reactions. Participants (N = 31) completed the Revised Impact of Event Scale and the Child Posttraumatic Stress Reaction Index. Parents completed the Child Behavior Check-List and participated in a semistructured interview. Symptoms of PTSD were noted in a quarter of participants as was delayed onset of symptoms. The role of avoidance in symptom reporting and continuing disorder is discussed.
Gillies
Marjorie L
ML
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland. marjorie.gillies@yorkhill.scot.nhs.uk
Barton
Joanne
J
Di Gallo
Alain
A
D000063:Accidents, Traffic / Q000523:psychology*; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D013997:Time Factors