Predictors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Development: Exposure to Community Violence & History of Childhood Trauma
Mentor 1
Christine Larson
Location
Union Wisconsin Room
Start Date
5-4-2019 1:30 PM
End Date
5-4-2019 3:30 PM
Description
The research conducted was part of a larger study known as iSTAR (Imaging Study for Trauma and Resilience) which focused on the identification of neurobiological and psychological markers for risk of the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The demographics of the participants consisted of a civilian populous, within Southeastern Wisconsin whom have suffered a recent traumatic event. Participants were recruited from the Emergency Department at Froedtert Hospital and underwent multiple tasks assessing their risk for developing PTSD. When enrolled into the study, participants completed self-report questionnaires which were administered two weeks following a traumatic event as well as 6 months post injury. In addition to the questionnaires, a Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) was completed at 6 months and was used to determine whether or not the participant has developed PTSD from their trauma. Given the data collected, researchers have found a positive correlation within the measures as well as their ability to predict the development of PTSD. The researchers were also able to demonstrate that the participants that have had a significant amount of childhood trauma and have recently lived in a community where they were exposed to violence are proven to be at more risk of developing PTSD. These findings will be beneficial for future diagnosis and prevention of PTSD, as well as assist in its early detection and treatment.
Predictors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Development: Exposure to Community Violence & History of Childhood Trauma
Union Wisconsin Room
The research conducted was part of a larger study known as iSTAR (Imaging Study for Trauma and Resilience) which focused on the identification of neurobiological and psychological markers for risk of the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The demographics of the participants consisted of a civilian populous, within Southeastern Wisconsin whom have suffered a recent traumatic event. Participants were recruited from the Emergency Department at Froedtert Hospital and underwent multiple tasks assessing their risk for developing PTSD. When enrolled into the study, participants completed self-report questionnaires which were administered two weeks following a traumatic event as well as 6 months post injury. In addition to the questionnaires, a Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) was completed at 6 months and was used to determine whether or not the participant has developed PTSD from their trauma. Given the data collected, researchers have found a positive correlation within the measures as well as their ability to predict the development of PTSD. The researchers were also able to demonstrate that the participants that have had a significant amount of childhood trauma and have recently lived in a community where they were exposed to violence are proven to be at more risk of developing PTSD. These findings will be beneficial for future diagnosis and prevention of PTSD, as well as assist in its early detection and treatment.
