Aggravating factors and assessment tools for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in children after hospitalization

Conducting School Suicide Risk Assessment in Distance Learning Environments

“…Obviously, this will exacerbate the impact of pre-existing depression and anxiety. In addition, coping with the ongoing uncertainty of the pandemic’s course, the effects of economic stress generated by job losses on the family (Ström 2003 ), and the traumatic stress associated with the threat of getting sick (Triantafyllou and Matziou 2019 ), having significant others ill, or deceased may also challenge mental wellness and increase suicide risk. Perhaps most powerfully, Czeisler et al ( 2020 ) report that 25.5% of young US adults (ages 18 to 24 years) reported having seriously considered suicide at some point during late May and June 2020.…”

Development and validation of the Distracting Ingenuity Promotion Scale for paediatric nurses to support the psychological outcomes of paediatric patients and their families: A survey‐based cross‐sectional cohort study

“…Emotional responses related to the general experience of hospitalization, such as invasive medical procedures, can be distressing and lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD;Triantafyllou & Matziou, 2019). These emotional responses can delay crucial medical treatment, prolong the time to complete treatment and reduce patient satisfaction (Lerwick, 2016).…”

Broken bones, broken minds, and broken hearts: Psychotrauma resources for pediatric non-accidental trauma survivors – Editorial

“…The majority (57%) of the pediatric population in the US lives within 30 miles of a high-level PTC and children treated at PTCs demonstrated lower mortality than those treated at adult trauma centers (adjusted odds of mortality 20% lower) [ 2 , 3 ]. However, this single measure of performance is not an indicator of appropriate NAT screening and subsequent treatment.…”

“…However, this screening tool is indicated for children ages 7 or above, which spans a wider age range than does the PHQ-9. Other screening tools include the alternative PTSD algorithm (PTSD-AA) and the Child Stress Disorders Checklist-Short Form (CSDC-SF) [ 2 ]. While none of the screens are meant to be utilized within hours of the trauma, acute care providers can still be helpful in recognizing likely NAT and making the appropriate referrals.…”