Traffic accident injuries of children: the need for prospective studies of psychiatric sequelae
Jaworowski, S.
Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences 29(3): 174-184
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0333-7308 PMID: 1459842 Document Number: 396719
This paper presents a literature review of epidemiological data relevant to traffic accidents of children, including their personality and behavioral predisposition, social factors, association with risk taking behavior, rehabilitation, and incidence of post traumatic stress syndrome. The need for prospective studies of psychiatric sequelae of such accidents is highlighted. Three case vignettes are presented.