Robyne M Le Brocque1, Joan Hendrikz, Justin A Kenardy. 1. Centre of National Research on Disability and Rehabilitation, Medical School, The University of Queensland, Herston Road, Herston 4006, Queensland, Australia. r.lebrocque@uq.edu.au
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Group-based trajectory modeling was used to identify patterns of posttraumatic stress symptom (PTSS) in children 6-16 years following accidental injury. The aims were to: (a) identify probable groups of children following distinct trajectories, and (b) identify risk factors affecting the probability of group membership. METHOD: Children's Impact of Events Scale (n = 190) was used to assess PTSS up to 2 years post injury. Age, gender, type of injury, and preinjury behavior were assessed as risk factors. RESULTS: Three distinct trajectory groups were identified: resilient (57%), elevated stress symptoms which recovered quickly (33%), and chronic (10%). Younger children were more likely to be in the recovery group. Those with serious injuries were more likely to be in the chronic group. Preinjury child behavior problems were predictive of recovery and high chronic symptoms. CONCLUSION: Identification of distinct PTSS trajectory groups has implications for understanding the course and treatment of PTSS in children.
OBJECTIVE: Group-based trajectory modeling was used to identify patterns of posttraumatic stress symptom (PTSS) in children 6-16 years following accidental injury. The aims were to: (a) identify probable groups of children following distinct trajectories, and (b) identify risk factors affecting the probability of group membership. METHOD:Children's Impact of Events Scale (n = 190) was used to assess PTSS up to 2 years post injury. Age, gender, type of injury, and preinjury behavior were assessed as risk factors. RESULTS: Three distinct trajectory groups were identified: resilient (57%), elevated stress symptoms which recovered quickly (33%), and chronic (10%). Younger children were more likely to be in the recovery group. Those with serious injuries were more likely to be in the chronic group. Preinjury child behavior problems were predictive of recovery and high chronic symptoms. CONCLUSION: Identification of distinct PTSS trajectory groups has implications for understanding the course and treatment of PTSS in children.
Authors: Annette M La Greca; Betty S Lai; Maria M Llabre; Wendy K Silverman; Eric M Vernberg; Mitchell J Prinstein Journal: Child Youth Care Forum Date: 2013-08-01
Authors: Nancy Kassam-Adams; Patrick A Palmieri; Kristine Rork; Douglas L Delahanty; Justin Kenardy; Kristen L Kohser; Markus A Landolt; Robyne Le Brocque; Meghan L Marsac; Richard Meiser-Stedman; Reginald D V Nixon; Eric Bui; Caitlin McGrath Journal: J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry Date: 2012-06-29 Impact factor: 8.829