Stress reaction of inpatients injured, in the earthquake and its therapeutic interventions
- VernacularTitle:住院地震伤员的应激反应与干预效果探讨
- Author:
Mingfang XIANG
;
Guorong WANG
;
Min HUANG
;
Ying QIN
;
Rendi TIAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Earthquake;
Patients injured in earthquake;
Psychological problems;
Psychological intervention
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2008;30(11):769-772
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the psychological stress reactions of 238 patients injured in earthquake in our hospital and explore their interventions to such reaction. Methods A total of 238 patients wounded in earthquake were recruited. Along with the active treatment of primary physical trauma, wide range of preventative psychological interventions for crisis was carried out individually or in group. The psychological emergency measures included communication and exchange of ideas, mental health education, and psychological support and a relaxing environment to the patients. All the patients were evaluated by using depression and anxiety assessment scales before and after the intervention. Results Various psychological stress responses were found in 238 patients after injury, in which sleep disorders, memory decline, tension and fear, wabble and emotional instability ranked the top 5. Some patients' psychological status recovered after one-week's hospitalization, while most recovered after two-week's hospitalization. Three patients were transferred to other professional psychiatric hospitals for professional psychological treatment and intervention because of serious psychological obstacle. Conclusion The wounded caused by earthquake manifested various psychological stress reactions. Immediate psychological intervention can effectively help the patients to recover psychologically, promote their physical rehabilitation, and prevent posttraumatic stress disorder.
