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Journal of Loss and Trauma
International Perspectives on Stress & Coping
Volume 10, 2005 - Issue 2
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Original Articles

WORKING ABILITY OF PATIENTS WITH POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIAL FEATURES): COMPARATIVE STUDY

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Pages 155-161 | Received 03 May 2004, Accepted 02 Jul 2004, Published online: 01 Sep 2006
 

ABSTRACT

The aim was to analyze the influence of demographic and social features on the working ability of patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study sample consisted of 160 PTSD patients divided in two subgroups: those with and without working ability recommended by a treating psychiatrist. Psychiatric evaluation was done according to DSM-IV criteria. Necessary data were collected from patients directly and from their medical file. Social support (expressed by providing steady jobs) showed the biggest influence on working ability of patients with PTSD.

Author Note

Sandra Anton is a psychiatrist and MD at the University Hospital Osijek in Osijek, Croatia.

Slobodan Mrđenović is a psychiatrist and MD at the University Hospital Osijek in Osijek, Croatia.

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