Skip to main content

Medically Induced Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Military Personnel and Veterans: An Overview

Publication ,  Journal Article
O’Garo, KGN; Medley, V; Margaretten, AR; Udeaja, C; Kooistra, C; Eleanya, A; Koenig, HG
Published in: Military Behavioral Health
October 2, 2019

Medically induced posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a growing health concern, given its negative impact on mental, emotional, and physical functioning. There is substantial research that indicates that military personnel and veterans (ADMP/V) are at risk for PTSD. This article explores vulnerability factors that can contribute to the development and exacerbation of PTSD in ADMP/V in medical or surgical settings. The results indicate that ADMP/V are at least as vulnerable as their civilian counterparts in developing medically induced PTSD. Interventions that enhance protective factors and promote resiliency in this population are essential for effectively managing traumatic response to medical treatments.

Duke Scholars

Published In

Military Behavioral Health

DOI

EISSN

2163-5803

ISSN

2163-5781

Publication Date

October 2, 2019

Volume

7

Issue

4

Start / End Page

426 / 435

Related Subject Headings

  • 5201 Applied and developmental psychology
 

Citation

APA
Chicago
ICMJE
MLA
NLM
O’Garo, K. G. N., Medley, V., Margaretten, A. R., Udeaja, C., Kooistra, C., Eleanya, A., & Koenig, H. G. (2019). Medically Induced Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Military Personnel and Veterans: An Overview. Military Behavioral Health, 7(4), 426–435. https://doi.org/10.1080/21635781.2019.1598523
O’Garo, K. G. N., V. Medley, A. R. Margaretten, C. Udeaja, C. Kooistra, A. Eleanya, and H. G. Koenig. “Medically Induced Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Military Personnel and Veterans: An Overview.” Military Behavioral Health 7, no. 4 (October 2, 2019): 426–35. https://doi.org/10.1080/21635781.2019.1598523.
O’Garo KGN, Medley V, Margaretten AR, Udeaja C, Kooistra C, Eleanya A, et al. Medically Induced Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Military Personnel and Veterans: An Overview. Military Behavioral Health. 2019 Oct 2;7(4):426–35.
O’Garo, K. G. N., et al. “Medically Induced Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Military Personnel and Veterans: An Overview.” Military Behavioral Health, vol. 7, no. 4, Oct. 2019, pp. 426–35. Scopus, doi:10.1080/21635781.2019.1598523.
O’Garo KGN, Medley V, Margaretten AR, Udeaja C, Kooistra C, Eleanya A, Koenig HG. Medically Induced Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Military Personnel and Veterans: An Overview. Military Behavioral Health. 2019 Oct 2;7(4):426–435.

Published In

Military Behavioral Health

DOI

EISSN

2163-5803

ISSN

2163-5781

Publication Date

October 2, 2019

Volume

7

Issue

4

Start / End Page

426 / 435

Related Subject Headings

  • 5201 Applied and developmental psychology