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Observational Study
. 2020 Dec;105(12):1200-1202.
doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-317709. Epub 2019 Sep 26.

Can children predict psychological recovery after injury?

Eva Alisic  1 , Shaminka N Mangelsdorf  2 , Elizabeth J Schilpzand  2 , Anna Barrett  2 , Markus A Landolt  3 , Matthias R Mehl  4
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Observational Study

Can children predict psychological recovery after injury?

Eva Alisic et al. Arch Dis Child. 2020 Dec.

Abstract

While children's voice is core to paediatric care, their own assessment of future psychological needs is underexplored. We conducted a prospective observational study among children hospitalised for injury in Melbourne, Australia. Their expectations of psychological recovery at baseline (in hospital) were significant and substantial predictors of their quality of life and post-traumatic stress 6 weeks later, suggesting potential diagnostic value.

Keywords: Child Psychology; Children's Rights.

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