Forever changed: posttraumatic stress disorder in female military veterans, a case report.

作者: Diana Feczer , Pamela Bjorklund

DOI: 10.1111/J.1744-6163.2009.00230.X

关键词: Poison controlOccupational safety and healthPosttraumatic stressSuicide preventionPrejudiceInjury preventionClinical psychologyPsychiatryMedicineOutpatient psychiatryHuman factors and ergonomics

摘要: PURPOSE. This paper examines the experience of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a female veteran Operation Iraqi Freedom, including barriers to treatment she encountered an outpatient psychiatry clinic. DESIGN AND METHODS. Case report data were obtained through review records and interviews with combat nurse diagnosed chronic PTSD. CONCLUSIONS. Sex differences PTSD are controversial, but military veterans is significant problem. Gender may complicate diagnosis treatment. case discusses these issues invites further research. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS. Advanced practice psychiatric nurses increasingly will see their practices.

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