Posttraumatic stress disorder in patients after transient ischemic attack: A one-year follow-up
Utz KS, Kiphuth IC, Schenk T (2019)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2019
Journal
Book Volume: 122
Pages Range: 36-38
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2019.04.016
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.
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APA:
Utz, K.S., Kiphuth, I.C., & Schenk, T. (2019). Posttraumatic stress disorder in patients after transient ischemic attack: A one-year follow-up. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 122, 36-38. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2019.04.016
MLA:
Utz, Kathrin S., Ines C. Kiphuth, and Thomas Schenk. "Posttraumatic stress disorder in patients after transient ischemic attack: A one-year follow-up." Journal of Psychosomatic Research 122 (2019): 36-38.
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