Citation

Vollath CC, Seidler GH. Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. 2006; 131(50): 2859-2863.

Vernacular Title

Tsunami 2004: Diagnostik von Traumafolgen in der Allgemeinarztpraxis.

Affiliation

Sektion Psychotraumatologie Klinik fur Psychosomatische und Allgemeine Klinische Medizin im Zentrum fur Psychosoziale Medizin der Universitatsklinik Heidelberg.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Georg Thieme Verlag)

DOI

10.1055/s-2006-957213

PMID

17160769

Abstract

This report amplifies specific needs and concerns related to primary care for patients with trauma-related disorders who seek help at private practices. The review focuses on potential psychological sequelae in victims of mass emergencies, such as the Tsunami-Disaster of December 26, 2004 in the Indian Ocean. General recommendations for treatment of traumatically stressed patients are proposed, particular features of such treatment are outlined. Furthermore, potential comorbid disorders and possible future courses of trauma-related disorders are outlined. Finally, frequently used psychodiagnostic screening-methods in current psychotraumatology are introduced.

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