Peer-Reviewed Publication
J Trauma Acute Care Surg2023;94(1):117-124.January 1, 2023Journal Article
Differences in mental health engagement and follow-up among Black and White patients after traumatic injury.
Donte L Bernard1, Kerry O'Loughlin, Tatiana M Davidson, Alex Rothbaum, Margaret T Anton, Leigh E Ridings, John L Cooley, Yulia Gavrilova, Ashley B Hink, Kenneth J Ruggiero
1From the Department of Psychological Sciences (D.L.B.), University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (D.L.B., K.O., A.R.), National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center; Department of Nursing (T.M.D., L.E.R., K.J.R.), and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (T.M.D., L.E.R., K.J.R.), College of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Clinical Research (M.T.A.), AbleTo, Inc., New York, New York; Department of Psychological Sciences (J.L.C.), Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX; and Department of Surgery (Y.G., A.B.H.), College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Severe injury necessitating hospitalization is experienced by nearly three million US adults annually. Posttraumatic stress disorder and depression are prevalent clinical outcomes. The mechanisms by which programs equitably promote mental health recovery among trauma-exposed patients are understudied. We evaluated clinical outcomes and engagement among a cohort of Black and White patie…
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