J Korean Neuropsychiatr Assoc.  2002 May;41(3):461-471.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Occupational Accident Patients

• Choi KS
• Lim CK
• Choi JW
• Kang SK
• Yum YT

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
This study was conducted to assess the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after occupational physical injuries and the risk factors in occupational accident patients for PTSD.
METHODS
Forty-seven occupational accident patients with physical injuries were administered BDI, STAI I and II, SCL-90-R, IES and questionnaires for risk factors and Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale(CAPS).
RESULTS
1) 12 patients(25%) were diagnosed as PTSD. 2) The BDI, STAI I and II and IES scores are significantly high(<0.05) in PTSD group than non-PTSD group. 3) The subscales of SCL-90-R, with an exception of PAR subscale, showed higher scores(<0.05) in PTSD group. 4) The loss of consciousness(LOC) was only significant risk factor in the occupational accident-related factors(<0.05).
CONCLUSION
The results of this study show the development of PTSD among occupational accident patients. The loss of consciousness(LOC) was the only signiticant risk factor for PTSD in occupational accident patients.

Keyword

Posttraumatic stress disorder(PTSD); Occupational; Accident; Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale(CAPS); Risk factor

MeSH Terms

Accidents, Occupational*
Humans
Surveys and Questionnaires
Risk Factors
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic*