Traumatic stress--an overview of diagnostic evolution and clinical treatment
Wong, J.C.; Ursano, R.J.
Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore 26(1): 76-87
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0304-4602 PMID: 9140583 Document Number: 473188
This paper provides an overview of recent advances in the study of traumatic stress, with a special focus on the categorical and conceptual evolution in aetiological, diagnostic classification of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A review update on psychological and pharmacological therapies relevant to the management of PTSD, and the trend towards a multi-layered, biopsychosocial approach is discussed. This review also includes an update of the risk factors and mediating factors associated with post traumatic responses.