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e-Health applications in the field of traumatic stress

Ecological momentary assessment in posttraumatic stress disorder and coping. An eHealth study protocol

Evaluacuacion ecologica del momento en el trastorno de estres postraumatico yel afrontamiento. Un protocolo de estudio de salud electronico.

Evaluacuacion ecologica del momento en el trastorno de estres postraumatico yel afrontamiento. Un protocolo de estudio de salud electronico.

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Article: 1654064 | Received 23 Jul 2019, Accepted 26 Jul 2019, Published online: 05 Sep 2019

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