Children at risk: A prospective cohort study of acute stress development and patterns in pediatric trauma patients

In brief

This prospective cohort study examines acute stress disorder development in pediatric trauma patients, identifying risk factors and symptom patterns following injury. The research aims to improve early detection and intervention strategies to support children's psychological recovery and return to baseline functioning after traumatic injuries.

• Pediatric trauma patients face significant risk of acute stress symptoms that can impair functional recovery.
• Early diagnosis of acute stress in injured children enables timely intervention and reduces long-term impact.
• Study identifies specific factors associated with both development and persistence of acute stress post-injury.

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