Families at risk: comment on Dirkzwager, Bramsen, Adèr, and van der Ploeg (2005).
New findings from a study by A. J. E. Dirkzwager, I. Bramsen, H. Adèr, and H. M. van der Ploeg (2005; see record 2005-06518-006) provide important empirical information on the adverse psychological and functional adjustment of families of former Dutch peacekeepers suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this comment the authors consider a few methodological limitations and issues for future study, including the need for intergenerational studies of the legacy of peacekeeping-related PTSD. Attention to considering the treatment needs of families of traumatized former peacekeepers is encouraged.
University of California, Los Angeles-Duke University National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27701, USA. jaf@psych.duhs.duke.edu
John A
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Fairbank
Doreen W
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Fairbank
D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000523:psychology*