Posttraumatic stress disorder in patients after transient ischemic attack: A one-year follow-up

Utz, Kathrin S.; Kiphuth, Ines C. und Schenk, Thomas (2019): Posttraumatic stress disorder in patients after transient ischemic attack: A one-year follow-up. In: Journal of Psychosomatic Research, Bd. 122: S. 36-38

Abstract

Objective: We aimed to determine the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 12 months after transient ischemic attack (TIA). Method: TIA patients of our previous investigation (examined 3 months after the event) were again examined 12 months after the diagnosis. PTSD and associated variables were assessed via self-rating instruments. Results: Eighty-four patients were included in the analyses. Twelve months after TIA the prevalence of probable PTSD was reduced (8.3%) compared to that found 3 months after TIA (29.6%). Coping assessed 3 months after TIA predicted long-term PTSD severity. Conclusion: Although the prevalence of probable PTSD decreased 12 months after experiencing a TIA compared to 3 months after TIA, prevalence of probable PTSD is still increased relative to that in the general population.

• Dokumententyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
• Fakultät: Psychologie und Pädagogik > Department Psychologie
• Themengebiete: 100 Philosophie und Psychologie > 150 Psychologie
• ISSN: 0022-3999
• Sprache: Englisch