Post-traumatic stress disorder complicated by mild combat contusion trauma: clinical features

Problem Issues of Medical and Psychological Rehabilitation of Military Servicemen in Ukraine

“…Features of modern combat traumatism and its consequences are the simultaneous action on the body by heterogeneous factors and the involvement of various organs and systems in the pathological process. Thus, according to the literature and our research, in the structure of combat trauma, the dominant place is occupied by injuries to the limbs and bones of the pelvis (43.7-56.7%), chest (10.1-20.5%), head and neck (16,(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17).9%), organs of the abdominal cavity and pelvis (12.5-15.2%), in half of the cases injuries are multi-organ [2][3][4][5][6][7]. This condition significantly reduces patients' quality of life, leading to limited professional activity and fighting capacity.…”

“…According to studies [10], almost 95% of Ukrainian military personnel need highly qualified psychological help for a long time. Moreover, the severity of clinical manifestations of psychological disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), correlates with the duration and intensity of combat stress [11][12][13]. Today, most researchers consider PTSD as a condition arising in response to a powerful psycho-emotional stimulus of a stressful nature [14].…”

“…Згідно з дослідженнями [10], майже 95% українських військових потребують висококваліфікованої психологічної допомоги продовж тривалого часу. Причому, вираженість клінічних проявів психологічних розладів, у тому числі, посттравматичного стресового розладу (ПТСР) корелює з тривалістю та інтенсивністю бойового стресу [11][12][13]. На сьогодні, більшість дослідників розглядають ПТСР, як стан що виникає у відповідь на потужний психоемоційний подразник стресорного характеру [14].…”

Neurotic Disorders in Children and Adults Under Social Stress Neurosis in Kids and Adults

“…They may experience fear, anxiety, depression, and other emotional problems that may affect their future behavior. As noted by Osokina et al (2023) and Babov et al (2022), these conditions can lead to PTSD; in turn, the loss of home and close relatives is experienced by adolescents very acutely. It can lead to a persistent feeling of helplessness and hopelessness in the future, which is reflected in their behavior and emotional state.…”