Post-traumatic stress in the postoperative period: current status and future directions.

Renée El-GabalawyJordana L SommerRobert PietrzakDonald EdmondsonJitender SareenMichael S AvidanEric Jacobsohn

Published in: Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie (2019)

Research on postoperative traumatic stress, including PTSD, is in its infancy. Current evidence shows elevated incidence rates of postoperative traumatic stress, which can worsen overall physical and mental health outcomes. Future research on assessment, prevention, and treatment is warranted.

Keyphrases

patients undergoing
spinal cord injury
mental health
stress induced
risk factors
current status
heat stress
social support
depressive symptoms
combination therapy
replacement therapy