Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Frommberger, Ulrich; Angenendt, Jörg; Berger, Thomas

doi:10.3238/arztebl.2014.0059

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“…The score can range from 0 to 7 [25, 28]. According to the DSM IV symptoms should be present for more than a month [29]. Items in the PTSD-7 refer to the presence of symptoms in the last month [25].…”

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Do good, stay well. Well-being and work satisfaction among German refugee helpers: A national cross-sectional study

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BackgroundSince 2015, more than 3 million refugees have reached the European Union. In order to receive and integrate them, societies heavily rely on relief organizations and private initiatives. Yet the well-being, work-satisfaction and possible health implications for refugee helpers have not been adequately addressed.MethodsIn a German national cross-sectional study, we gathered socio-demographic data on refugee helpers. Work satisfaction was examined by means of Neuberger and Allerbeck’s Work Description Inventory. We screened for depression by using the 5-item WHO Well-Being Index (WHO-5), and for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) using the PTSD Short Screening Scale (PTSD-7). 1712 questionnaires were analyzed.ResultsFemales accounted for 73.4% (1235), the mean age was 52.0 years (SD: 14.4). 61.6% were academics (1042). 87.0% (1454) were voluntary helpers who invested 9.4 hours (SD: 8.9) per week. Refugee helpers were more satisfied with the content than with the conditions or the organization of their work. Their work satisfaction and overall life satisfaction reached higher values than in representative samples. The mean WHO-5 index for refugee helpers was 68.2 points (SD: 19.0). Positive depression screening was found in 17.3% (226). 982 (57.4%) had experienced a traumatic event in their past or witnessed it during their work in refugee aid. 33 (2.8%) of the helpers had a positive PTSD screening.ConclusionsRefugee helpers deliver invaluable services to migrants and receiving communities. Our data indicates above average well-being as well as work-satisfaction. Psychological traumatization is found frequently but fortunately PTSD is rare. All efforts should be made to uphold helpers’ keen spirit and contributions. They should be screened regularly with regards to work satisfaction, well-being and mental health. As part of a comprehensive health promotion strategy they should be instructed about depression, psychological trauma, PTSD and ways to find help.

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Do good, stay well. Well-being and work satisfaction among German refugee helpers: A national cross-sectional study

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“…With regard to somatic symptoms, Olsen et al (2007) have described numerous other somatic complaints. Even physical illnesses such as pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease and cancer are more common among traumatised people (Frommberger et al, 2014). Gerritsen et al (2006) report chronic health problems in general among this population.…”

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Background paper on the needs of migrant, refugee and asylum seeker patients around the globe

Schouler‐Ocak

Wintrob

Moussaoui³

et al. 2016

International Journal of Culture and Mental Health

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“…In the ICD 10 the PTSD is defined as an anxiety disorder accompained by a triad of symptoms, like intrusions, avoidance, hyperarousal (Frommberger, Angenendt, & Berger, 2014)the one-month prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD. The attempt to think back again the trauma fails and lead to a dysfunctional avoidance behaviour, so symptoms become prolonged and chronics.…”

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Rehabilitation need for migrant populations: physiotherapy treatment of the PostTraumatic Stress Disorder and chronic pain from torture results

Garofano

Ascoli²,

Palumbo

2020

JAHC

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The migration phenomenon in recent years is assuming considerable proportions, so it is necessary to consider the need for health of migrant populations. The present work investigates, in particular, the rehabilitation need of the migrant populations. From the analysis of the literature about the incidence and prevalence of the diseases, two conditions of physiotherapy interest come to light: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the rehabilitation from torture outcomes. The analysis of the literature was carried out on the most important databases: PubMed, Scopus and PEDro. In PTSD relaxation techniques like BBAT appear to be essential. In chronic pain from torture, manual therapy, progressive exercises, balance training are recommended. Unfortunately, the rehabilitative intervention in no study is well clarified in terms of duration, frequency and type of exercise, so repeatability is definitely invalidated and the effectiveness of it continues to be uncertain.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: PTSD can be precisely diagnosed and effectively treated when the diagnostic criteria and guideline recommendations are taken into account. Referral for trauma-focused psychotherapy should be considered if the acute symptoms persist for several weeks.

Cited by 26 publications

References 56 publications

Do good, stay well. Well-being and work satisfaction among German refugee helpers: A national cross-sectional study

Do good, stay well. Well-being and work satisfaction among German refugee helpers: A national cross-sectional study

Background paper on the needs of migrant, refugee and asylum seeker patients around the globe

Rehabilitation need for migrant populations: physiotherapy treatment of the PostTraumatic Stress Disorder and chronic pain from torture results

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