[Prevention of psychological disorders after a road accident].

Rev Infirm

Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Sainte-Anne, Service de psychiatrie, BP 600, 83 800 Toulon Cedex 9, France.

Published: February 2018

A psychological intervention programme, set up within a trauma centre, revealed common factors contributing to the emotional upheaval felt by road accident victims. These factors are linked to the event itself, its medical management, the quality of family support and the patient's history. Early psychotherapy, the awareness of the nursing teams and the involvement of the families are the key elements ensuring coherent and effective prevention.

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