• J Am Acad Nurse Prac · Sep 2006

    Review

    Assessing military veterans for posttraumatic stress disorder: a guide for primary care clinicians.

    • Maria R Romanoff.
    • Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA. mromanoff@partners.org
    • J Am Acad Nurse Prac. 2006 Sep 1; 18 (9): 409-13.

    PurposeTo educate primary care providers on the physical effects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), explain why military veterans are at great risk, and describe how to identify PTSD in primary care clients.Data SourcesCurrent scientific and psychiatric literature on PTSD.ConclusionsPTSD is prevalent in the military community because of the frequency and type of trauma seen in the combat zone. With the ongoing military deployments, assessment for the presence of PTSD is increasingly important for comprehensive and high-quality primary care. Clients with trauma histories, such as veterans, are at increased risk for physical disorders such as heart disease and psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD.Implications For PracticePrimary care clinicians, including those outside the military health system, are essential in identifying trauma histories and directing clients to appropriate care.

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