Psycho-Somatic Evolution of Patients with Multiple Traumatic Injuries
Background and Objective: In this study, we aimed to identify the factors that could impact the Stress-Related Growth Scale (SRGS) questionnaire administered to patients. Materials and Methods: Participants were asked to complete a written SRGS questionnaire (a translated and approved version in Rom...
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| description | Background and Objective: In this study, we aimed to identify the factors that could impact the Stress-Related Growth Scale (SRGS) questionnaire administered to patients. Materials and Methods: Participants were asked to complete a written SRGS questionnaire (a translated and approved version in Romania) at varying time intervals relative to the traumatic event. The questionnaire was developed in accordance with legal regulations of the World Health Organization and the European Union for research involving human subjects for medical purposes. It took approximately 15 min to complete. The questionnaire was filled out by the patient or their legal guardian/parent for minors between January 2021 and January 2022. Results: The findings revealed the individual dimensions in the context of the traumatic impact, and the subsequent conclusions could be applied to a larger group with similar traumatic experiences. It is recognized that psychosomatic pathologies can hinder posttraumatic rehabilitation, leading to slower and more challenging recovery. Conclusions: Posttraumatic stress disorder often manifests as chronic development of symptoms characterized by reexperiencing traumatic scenes, avoidance behaviors, negative alterations in cognition, and heightened arousal. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent, persistent, and psychologically debilitating syndrome that can significantly impair an individual’s ability to cope with life. The etiology and manifestation of this disorder present numerous challenges due to the complexity of defining and diagnosing these conditions. The distribution of men and women affected by posttraumatic stress disorder varies across different sources and cannot be simplified into one explanation. While sex distribution is an important factor, it is not the sole determinant for understanding the various aspects of these disorders. The diversity of stressors has been shown to correlate with changes in SRGS scores, including subtle emotions like shame and guilt, which contribute to the moral injury resulting from trauma. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-de059a91eb59466e935ae48b971d65922024-12-27T14:18:33ZengMDPI AGClinics and Practice2039-72832024-11-011462419243210.3390/clinpract14060189Psycho-Somatic Evolution of Patients with Multiple Traumatic InjuriesMihaela Anghele0Virginia Marina1Cosmina Alina Moscu2Aurelian-Dumitrache Anghele3Liliana Dragomir4Clinical-Medical Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunărea de Jos” University, 47 Str. Domnească, 800201 Galati, RomaniaMedical Department of Occupational Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunărea de Jos” University, 47 Str. Domnească, 800201 Galati, RomaniaDoctoral School, “Dunărea de Jos” University, 800201 Galati, RomaniaDoctoral School, “Dunărea de Jos” University, 800201 Galati, RomaniaClinical-Medical Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunărea de Jos” University, 47 Str. Domnească, 800201 Galati, RomaniaBackground and Objective: In this study, we aimed to identify the factors that could impact the Stress-Related Growth Scale (SRGS) questionnaire administered to patients. Materials and Methods: Participants were asked to complete a written SRGS questionnaire (a translated and approved version in Romania) at varying time intervals relative to the traumatic event. The questionnaire was developed in accordance with legal regulations of the World Health Organization and the European Union for research involving human subjects for medical purposes. It took approximately 15 min to complete. The questionnaire was filled out by the patient or their legal guardian/parent for minors between January 2021 and January 2022. Results: The findings revealed the individual dimensions in the context of the traumatic impact, and the subsequent conclusions could be applied to a larger group with similar traumatic experiences. It is recognized that psychosomatic pathologies can hinder posttraumatic rehabilitation, leading to slower and more challenging recovery. Conclusions: Posttraumatic stress disorder often manifests as chronic development of symptoms characterized by reexperiencing traumatic scenes, avoidance behaviors, negative alterations in cognition, and heightened arousal. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent, persistent, and psychologically debilitating syndrome that can significantly impair an individual’s ability to cope with life. The etiology and manifestation of this disorder present numerous challenges due to the complexity of defining and diagnosing these conditions. The distribution of men and women affected by posttraumatic stress disorder varies across different sources and cannot be simplified into one explanation. While sex distribution is an important factor, it is not the sole determinant for understanding the various aspects of these disorders. The diversity of stressors has been shown to correlate with changes in SRGS scores, including subtle emotions like shame and guilt, which contribute to the moral injury resulting from trauma.https://www.mdpi.com/2039-7283/14/6/189posttraumatic stress disordermultiple traumatic injuriesstress-related growth scale |
| spellingShingle | Mihaela Anghele Virginia Marina Cosmina Alina Moscu Aurelian-Dumitrache Anghele Liliana Dragomir Psycho-Somatic Evolution of Patients with Multiple Traumatic Injuries Clinics and Practice posttraumatic stress disorder multiple traumatic injuries stress-related growth scale |
| title | Psycho-Somatic Evolution of Patients with Multiple Traumatic Injuries |
| title_full | Psycho-Somatic Evolution of Patients with Multiple Traumatic Injuries |
| title_fullStr | Psycho-Somatic Evolution of Patients with Multiple Traumatic Injuries |
| title_full_unstemmed | Psycho-Somatic Evolution of Patients with Multiple Traumatic Injuries |
| title_short | Psycho-Somatic Evolution of Patients with Multiple Traumatic Injuries |
| title_sort | psycho somatic evolution of patients with multiple traumatic injuries |
| topic | posttraumatic stress disorder multiple traumatic injuries stress-related growth scale |
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