"Researchers from the University of Zurich and the University Children's Hospital Zurich have now devised and evaluated a systematic questionnaire, which can be used to identify pre-school children with an increased risk of long-term post-traumatic disorders within a few days of an accident. For the first time, it is now possible for first responders such as pediatricians, nursing staff or emergency psychologists to assess small children accurately with regard to their risk of illness. "Children with an increased risk can thus be identified early and referred to an emergency psychologist for treatment," explains Professor Markus Landolt. This prevents an acute stress response from developing into chronic mental illness that causes the child to suffer and spells a lengthy and expensive course of treatment....
"Markus Landolt is now planning an app for Smartphones in collaboration with IT scientists: "This app will enable the screening to be conducted even more easily and quickly, and above all implemented broadly."
"The systematic questionnaire for experts is available from the authors free of charge in English and German."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-09/uoz-itr092313.php
Kramer, et al. (2013). "Evaluation of an Early Risk Screener for PTSD in Preschool Children After Accidental Injury." Pediatrics. Abstract.
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