title: Does PTSD impair cognition beyond the effect of trauma?
abstract: This systematic review analyzed data from studies examining memory and cognitive function in subjects with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), compared with subjects exposed to trauma (but without PTSD). Based on analysis of 21 articles published in English from 1968 to 2009, the conclusion is that individuals with PTSD, particularly veterans, show signs of cognitive impairment when tested with neuropsychological instruments, more so than individuals exposed to trauma who do not have PTSD.
authors.affiliation: Houston Center for Quality of Care & Utilization Studies, Health Services Research and Development Service, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
authors.forename: Salah U
authors.initials: SU
authors.lastname: Qureshi
authors.forename: Mary E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Long
authors.forename: Major R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Bradshaw
authors.forename: Jeffrey M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Pyne
authors.forename: Kathy M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Magruder
authors.forename: Timothy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kimbrell
authors.forename: Teresa J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Hudson
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jawaid
authors.forename: Paul E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Schulz
authors.forename: Mark E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Kunik
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003071:Cognition / Q000502:physiology; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D014728:Veterans / Q000523:psychology; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*