Management of Acute Stress Reaction and Combat Stress: Clinical Practice Guidelines
This document outlines the first part of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the management of Acute Stress Reaction (ASR) and Combat and Operational Stress Reaction (COSR), focusing on interventions within the first four days post-trauma exposure. It reviews evidence-based strategies to aid affected individuals, emphasizing the importance of timely interventions to prevent the progression to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Authored by Nash WP and Watson PJ, this guideline is a pivotal resource for clinicians working with trauma-exposed populations.
Management of Acute Stress Reaction and Combat Stress: Clinical Practice Guidelines
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Figure 3. First part of Clinical Practice Guideline’s Module A algorithm for management of acute stress reaction (ASR) and combat and operational stress reaction (COSR) within first 4 days after exposure to trauma. Nash WP, Watson PJ. Review of VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline on management of acute stress and interventions to prevent posttraumatic stress disorder. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2012;49(5):637–48.http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2011.10.0194