Identification of PTSD in cancer survivors
Identification of PTSD in cancer survivors
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DOI:
10.1016/s0033-3182(96)71580-3
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发表时间:
1996-03-01
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影响因子:
3.4
通讯作者:
Kaplan, S
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作者:
Alter, CL;Pelcovitz, D;Kaplan, S
The authors measured the rate and determinants of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a group Of cancer survivors. Patients who had a history of cancer diagnosis with at least 3 years since diagnosis, receiving no active treatment, such as chemotherapy or radiation, were interviewed (N = 27). Patients, who were part of the DSM-IV PTSD field trial, were compared with a community-based control group matched for age and socioeconomic status. One member of the survivor group (4%) and no members of the control group met criteria for current PTSD (NS). Six of the survivors (22%) and no control subjects met lifetime criteria (P < 0.02). Cancer patients have a higher rate of PTSD than found in the community. Symptoms closely resemble those of individuals who have experienced other traumatic events.