| Posttraumatic amnesia and recall of a traumatic event following traumatic brain injury. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11884651 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The relationship between posttraumatic amnesia (PTA) and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was examined in 282 outpatients at a mean of 53 days after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Patients were assessed for TBI severity, intrusive and avoidant PTSD-type symptoms, and psychological distress, and were stratified into four comparison groups by duration of PTA. Levels of PTSD-type symptoms and psychological distress did not differ significantly between groups. Even patients with PTA >1 week reported intrusive and avoidant PTSD-type symptoms. However, when patients were stratified into those with PTA of <1 hour or >1 hour, the former were more likely to report such symptoms. TBI patients with brief PTA are more likely to experience PTSD-type reactions, but severe TBI with prolonged PTA is not incompatible with such reactions in a subset of patients. Possible mechanisms that could account for this finding are discussed. |
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Authors:
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Anthony Feinstein; Susan Hershkop; Donna Ouchterlony; Alison Jardine; Scott McCullagh |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences Volume: 14 ISSN: 0895-0172 ISO Abbreviation: J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci Publication Date: 2002 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-03-08 Completed Date: 2002-05-02 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8911344 Medline TA: J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 25-30 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychiatry, Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Science Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ant.feinstein@utoronto.ca |
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Adult Amnesia / epidemiology, etiology*, psychology* Brain Injuries / complications*, psychology* Coma / complications, psychology Female Humans Male Mental Recall / physiology* Psychiatric Status Rating Scales Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / epidemiology, psychology* |
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