Psychiatric Adjustment Following Meningococcal Disease Treated on a PICU

Overview

Journal Intensive Care Med

Specialty Critical Care

Date 2002 May 25

PMID 12029416

Citations 31

Authors

Deborah Judge

Simon Nadel

Stephanie Vergnaud

M Elena Garralda

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Abstract

Objective: To describe the psychiatric status of child survivors of meningococcal disease and their mothers.

Design And Setting: Home interviews with 3-12 month follow-up.PATIENTS. 29 children aged 2-15 years admitted to a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with meningococcal disease.

Measurements And Results: Questionnaires to assess psychiatric risk in children and parents. We found an overall risk for child psychiatric disorder in 20%. Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were present in 62% of children, and 10% had the features of a stress disorder. In 40% of mothers there was an increased risk for psychiatric disorder, 48% experienced clinically significant PTSD symptoms, and 29% were seeking psychological help. Maternal stress symptoms were significantly associated with severity of their child's illness.

Conclusions: A significant proportion of children surviving meningococcal disease and their parents are likely to suffer psychological stress symptoms to a degree that warrants attention.

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