This study looked at pre-trauma mental health diagnosis (from medical records) and post-trauma mental health symptoms as assessed by survey. The majority of patients suffered blunt trauma and mean age was 67. Having pre/traumatic mental health diagnosis and particularly post-traumatic symptoms lead to worse health outcomes and financial conditions. Further work needs to be done to assess how to improve mental health symptoms post-traumatic injury.
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Association of pre- and postinjury mental health with long-term clinical and financial outcomes
Johnson, Patrick L. MD, MPH; Hemmila, Mark R. MD; Mullens, Cody L. MD, MPH; Oliphant, Bryant W. MD, MBA, MSc; Monahan, Janessa R. MS; Kelm, Julia D. BS; Jakubus, Jill L. PA-C, MHSA, MS; Curtiss, William J. MD; Mosher, Benjamin D. MD; Kieninger, Alicia N. MD; Scott, John W. MD, MPH
