Understanding the early support needs of survivors of traumatic events: The example of severe injury survivors.

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Severe injury survivors at high risk for trauma-related psychopathology experience specific early stressors, such as relationship stress and reduced functioning, and identify positive coping, professional support, and social support as key recovery factors. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Rachel Brand; Katherine Chisholm; Sonia Terhaag; Winnie Lau; David Forbes; Alex Holmes; Meaghan O’Donnell

doi:10.1037/tra0000274

May 30, 2017Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy

Understanding the early support needs of survivors of traumatic events: The example of severe injury survivors.

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To understand early psychosocial difficulties and perceived recovery needs from the perspective of severe injury survivors at high risk for trauma-related psychopathology.
Conducted qualitative interviews with survivors of serious injury identified as high risk for developing trauma-related psychopathology (N=43).
Analyzed interview transcripts using thematic analysis to identify primary stressors and facilitators of recovery.
Identified five core stressors during recovery: trauma-related psychological reactions, relationship stress, unsatisfactory support services, reduced functioning, and negative recovery-related thoughts.
Identified three primary recovery-facilitating factors: positive coping strategies, professional healthcare support, and social support networks.

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Qualitative study reveals key stressors and recovery facilitators in severe injury survivors, indicating targets for early brief psychological interventions.

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