Beyond Physical Injury: Routine Screening for Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Pediatric Trauma Patients – A Longitudinal Cohort Pilot Study

Early identification of children at risk for PTSD is critical for improving mental health outcomes after traumatic injury. Currently, there is no standard PTSD screen for pediatric trauma patients and limited data on long-term quality of life for those who screen positive.