PREDICTORS OF POST‐TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER FOLLOWING MAJOR TRAUMA

Background:  Post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common sequel to physical trauma, but there is disagreement regarding the predictors of this condition. This study aims to examine the role of physical, psychosocial and compensation‐related factors in the development of PTSD following major trauma.

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