Psychological Consequences of Road Traffic Accidents

1999 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian S Bennun ◽  
Patrick Bell
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents

scholarly journals Mental health outcomes in road traffic accident survivors: prospective cohort study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Kovacevic ◽  
M Miskulin ◽  
D Degmecic ◽  
A Vcev ◽  
H Palenkic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Injury Severity ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Medication Use ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
Psychiatric Medication ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents

Abstract Background Mental health outcomes of road traffic accidents (RTAs) are always investigated amongst the injured. The aim of this study was to investigate psychological consequences and associated factors in all RTA survivors irrelevant of their injury status. Methods A cohort of 200 Croatian RTA survivors was assessed one month after experiencing a RTA using the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Checklist for civilians, the Beck Depression Inventory and the Beck Anxiety Inventory. The New Injury Severity Scale was used for the injury severity assessment. Results RTA survivors reported substantial rates of PTSD (35.5%) and depression (20.0%) symptoms, and low rates of anxiety (4.5%). Symptoms of depression were associated with under-average self-perceived economic status (SES) (P = 0.001), irreligiousness (P = 0.001), medication use (P < 0.001), injury severity (P < 0.001), self-perceived threat to life (P < 0.022), hospitalization (P = 0.003), hospitalization duration (P = 0.004), surgical treatment of the injury (P < 0.001), unconsciousness in the RTA (P = 0.033) and post-RTA amnesia (0.039). PTSD symptoms were associated with unemployment (P = 0.034), under average SES (P = 0.004), lack of previous RTA experience (P = 0.025), previous psychiatric illness (P = 0.001), medication use (P = 0.001), psychiatric medication use (P < 0.001), injury affliction (P = 0.001), injury severity (P < 0.001), self-perceived threat to life (P < 0.001), pain after RTA (P = 0.009), hospitalization duration (P = 0.017) and claiming compensation (P = 0.008). Anxiety symptoms were associated with previous chronic (P = 0.037) or psychiatric illness (P = 0.010), previous permanent pain (P < 0.001), psychiatric medication use (P = 0.013) and rehabilitation after injury (P = 0.032). Conclusions A RTA is a traumatic event that can result in physical injuries, but also with psychological consequences depending on pre-RTA survivor's characteristics. Psychological support to those at risk may prevent psychological disorders after a RTA. Key messages Along with evaluation and treatment of road traffic accidents injuries, health care providers should evaluate pre-accident health status of all road traffic accidents victims. Understanding factors that present risk for poor mental health outcomes after the road traffic accidents is the key step in planning and organizing recovery of accidents survivors.

scholarly journals Psychological consequences of traumatic injury

2002 ◽  
Vol 180 (5) ◽  
pp. 392-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher S. Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Traumatic Injury ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Initial Shock ◽  
Loss Of Libido ◽  
Headache Pain ◽  
Restricted Mobility

Whiplash injuries commonly occur in road traffic accidents, although early descriptions of railway spine following rail accidents would appear to be similar (Trimble, 1981). Initial acute symptoms include neck pain, restricted mobility in the cervical spine, headache, pain in the thoracic spine, radiating pain, paraesthesiae and/or weakness in the arms or legs (Spitzer et al, 1995). These somatic symptoms often are accompanied by psychological symptoms such as initial ‘shock’, a ‘dazed’ feeling, anxiety, anger, depression, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, lassitude, loss of libido, altered appetite and weight and, in some cases, feelings of helplessness, horror, despair and reliving experiences (Mayou & Radanov, 1996).

Road traffic accidents: Early psychological consequences in children and adolescents

1997 ◽  
Vol 170 (4) ◽  
pp. 358-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alain Dl Gallo ◽  
Joanne Barton ◽  
William Li. Parry-Jones
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Post Traumatic

BackgroundAlthough road traffic accidents are a major cause of injury and death in children and adolescents, research into their psychological consequences consists mainly of case reports.MethodA prospective study was made of young road traffic accident victims; 57 subjects, aged 5–18 years, who had been injured in road traffic accidents, and their parents, were interviewed 2–16 days post-accident and re-examined after 12–15 weeks.ResultsPost-accident stress symptoms occurred at both times. There was a decrease of symptom severity between the two interviews, but at the later time, 14% still suffered from moderate or severe post-traumatic stress disorder, 17% from serious traffic-related fears, and parents reported increased mood disturbance in their children compared with the pre-accident period. High levels of distress during and immediately after the accident were associated with severe post-traumatic stress symptoms.ConclusionsThere is an urgent need for healthcare staff working with children and adolescents involved in road traffic accidents to be aware of the potential psychological consequences and the importance of the immediate accident experience on subsequent coping.

ADHD is a Risk Factor of Road Crashes: A Purposive Study of Finding Relation between ADHD and Road Traffic Accident in Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (08) ◽  
pp. 20531-20536
Author(s):  
Nusrat Shamima Nur ◽  
M. S. l. Mullick ◽  
Ahmed Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Road Traffic Accident ◽  
Traffic Accident ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Fatality Rate ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Crashes ◽  
Road Crash ◽  
Day By Day

Background: In Bangladesh fatality rate due to road traffic accidents is rising sharply day by day. At least 2297 people were killed and 5480 were injured in road traffic accidents within 1st six months of 2017.Whereas in the previous year at 2016 at least 1941 people were killed and 4794 were injured within the 1st six months. No survey has been reported in Bangladesh yet correlating ADHD as a reason of impulsive driving which ends up in a road crash.

Positive Aspects of COVID 19 Pandemic: A Blessing in Disguis

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 187-191
Author(s):  
Anjankar Ashish P ◽  
Anjankar Vaibhav P ◽  
Anjankar Anil J ◽  
Kanyal Lata
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Heart Attack ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Community Action ◽  
Crime Rates ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Positive Side ◽  
The World

COVID 19 is undeniably one of the deadliest diseases that humanity has ever seen. It continues to affect the lives and livelihood of people appallingly across the world. Maximum discussions focus towards the apprehension of catching the infection, dwelling in homes, overpopulated nursing homes and shut down of all kinds. But, here let’s discuss the positive side of COVID 19 pandemic.As COVID 19 has spread its influence all over the world, affected countries have either announced lockdown or have implemented severe restrictions in their respective countries. Because of this, everyone dwells in their homes. Thus, exercising social distancing and functioning from home. All of the above is directed at restricting the transmission of coronavirus and expectantly ostracising the fatality from COVID 19. These transformations have also brought about some unanticipated emanations; some good things have come out of the pandemic as well. Positive effects of COVID 19 are seen on reduced road traffic, and road traffic accidents lowered levels of air pollution which has to lead to lowered heart attack rates and rejuvenating environment. Crime rates have fallen, and expenses are reduced in most places. Community action, communication amongst families, behaviour, sanitation, hygiene, online and distance education has positively impacted by COVID 19 pandemic. COVID 19 despite a bane for humans, can be thought of a boon for living beings. The habitats and elements have been purified with the stringent use of petrochemical products. To breathe fresh air and to consume purified water is a boon by itself. Now, it is time for humans to lead a caring life to every bounty bestowed on them by Nature. This thoughtful and considerate life will give hope for a healthy, stress-free life.

Influence of environmental factors on road traffic accidents: Hospital based cross sectional study at Tirupati

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Bayapa Reddy N. ◽  
Shakeer Kahn P. ◽  
Surendra Babu D. ◽  
Khadervali N. ◽  
Chandrasekhar C. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional
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