Abstract
The background, design, and (preliminary) results of the “Freiburg Study” on the short- and long-term sequelae of accidental injury and effects on mental health are presented. The study evaluates whether systematic, initial screening for patients at risk to develop accident-related mental health problems is a useful first step in delivering more specific forms of psychodiagnosis and treatment. The implementation of a screening-based algorithm for diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems and disorders following work-related accidents is being studied under routine conditions in 18 trauma departments. Results for the first phase of this study are presented. Preliminary conclusions are discussed with reference to clinical guidelines for acute traumatization and diagnosis and treatment of chronic PTSD.
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