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

2020 ◽  
pp. 30-35
Author(s):  
Garofano Marina ◽  
Ascoli Matteo Maria ◽  
Palumbo Roberta
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Migrant Populations ◽  
Rehabilitative Intervention ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Type Of Exercise ◽  
Rehabilitation Need

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.

Post-traumatic stress disorder and risky opioid use among persons living with HIV and chronic pain

AIDS Care ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Elenore Bhatraju ◽  
Jane M. Liebschutz ◽  
Sara Lodi ◽  
Leah S. Forman ◽  
Marlene C. Lira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Persons Living With Hiv ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Living With Hiv

Post-traumatic stress disorder among patients with chronic pain and chronic fatigue

2004 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 363-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. ROY-BYRNE ◽  
W. R. SMITH ◽  
J. GOLDBERG ◽  
N. AFARI ◽  
D. BUCHWALD
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Psychiatric Evaluation ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Tender Points ◽  
Post Traumatic

Background. Fibromyalgia (FM), a chronic pain condition of unknown aetiology often develops following a traumatic event. FM has been associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression disorder (MDD).Method. Patients seen in a referral clinic (N=571) were evaluated for FM and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) criteria. Patients completed questionnaires, and underwent a physical examination and a structured psychiatric evaluation. Critical components of the diagnostic criteria of FM (tender points and diffuse pain) and CFS (persistent debilitating fatigue and four of eight associated symptoms) were examined for their relationship with PTSD.Results. The prevalence of lifetime PTSD was 20% and lifetime MDD was 42%. Patients who had both tender points and diffuse pain had a higher prevalence of PTSD (OR=3·4, 95% CI 2·0–5·8) compared with those who had neither of these FM criteria. Stratification by MDD and adjustment for sociodemographic factors and chronic fatigue revealed that the association of PTSD with FM criteria was confined to those with MDD. Patients with MDD who met both components of the FM criteria had a three-fold increase in the prevalence of PTSD (95% CI 1·5–7·1); conversely, FM patients without MDD showed no increase in PTSD (OR=1·3, 95% CI 0·5–3·2). The components of the CFS criteria were not significantly associated with PTSD.Conclusion. Optimal clinical care for patients with FM should include an assessment of trauma in general, and PTSD in particular. This study highlights the importance of considering co-morbid MDD as an effect modifier in analyses that explore PTSD in patients with FM.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Chronic Pain in the Military

2020 ◽  
pp. 189-202
Author(s):  
Jordana L. Sommer ◽  
Rachel Roy ◽  
Pamela L. Holens ◽  
Renée El-Gabalawy
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
The United States ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Psychosocial Effects ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Military Populations ◽  
Post Traumatic

This chapter summarizes the current literature on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain among military personnel in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, including an overview of clinical features, prevalence, correlates, comorbidity, assessment, and intervention. PTSD and chronic pain are both prevalent among military populations and commonly co-occur; however, prevalence estimates tend to vary in the literature, according to type of assessment, timing of assessment, and subsample of interest. Both PTSD and chronic pain are independently associated with various adverse correlates such as psychiatric and physical health comorbidity, and research suggests there are poorer health and adverse psychosocial effects when these conditions co-occur. These findings highlight the importance of adequate prevention, screening, and interventions among this population.

scholarly journals Comorbid chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder in UK veterans: a lot of theory but not enough evidence

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 256-262
Author(s):  
Louise Morgan ◽  
Dominic Aldington
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Explanatory Models ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Specific Care ◽  
Military Veteran

Introduction: Chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are strongly correlated in military veteran populations. The aim of this article is to review what is known about the comorbidity of the two conditions. Methods: A literature search was carried out to establish evidence for current explanatory models of why the two conditions frequently co-occur, the most appropriate treatments and current UK service provision for veterans and to identify gaps in research. Results: Chronic pain and PTSD share a number of features, yet the mechanisms behind their comorbidity are not well understood, and while each condition alone has extensive literature, there is limited evidence to support specific care and treatment for the two conditions simultaneously. In addition, there is currently no UK data for veterans with comorbid chronic pain and PTSD so it is not possible to gauge the numbers affected or to predict the numbers who will be affected in the future, and there appear to be no co-located services within the United Kingdom for the management of the two conditions simultaneously in this population. Conclusion: This review highlights a paucity of evidence in all areas of comorbid chronic pain and PTSD. Further work needs to consider fully the nature of the event that led to the development of the two conditions and examine further the possible mechanisms involved, and clinics need to establish routine and systematic evaluations of how any interventions work in practice.

scholarly journals Quality of life in Croatian Homeland war (1991-1995) veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic pain

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marijana Braš ◽  
Vibor Milunović ◽  
Maja Boban ◽  
Lovorka Brajković ◽  
Vanesa Benković ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic
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