Under-diagnosis and under-treatment of post traumatic stress disorder amongst major trauma patients

Key Points

• Under-treatment of PTSD remains a critical issue among patients with major trauma, impacting their recovery.
• Only a fraction of individuals with PTSD receive necessary assessment and treatment after experiencing trauma.
• Assessment of PTSD was inadequate in numerous instances following major trauma incidents, showing systemic gaps.
• This finding supports the need for improved identification and support systems to address PTSD effectively.