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Does PTSD impair cognition beyond the effect of trauma?

Authors :
Qureshi SU
Long ME
Bradshaw MR
Pyne JM
Magruder KM
Kimbrell T
Hudson TJ
Jawaid A
Schulz PE
Kunik ME
Source :
The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences [J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci] 2011 Winter; Vol. 23 (1), pp. 16-28.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

This systematic review analyzed data from studies examining memory and cognitive function in subjects with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), compared with subjects exposed to trauma (but without PTSD). Based on analysis of 21 articles published in English from 1968 to 2009, the conclusion is that individuals with PTSD, particularly veterans, show signs of cognitive impairment when tested with neuropsychological instruments, more so than individuals exposed to trauma who do not have PTSD.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1545-7222
Volume :
23
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21304135
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.23.1.16