Prognostic value of initial psychological assessment for long-term outcomes in multiple trauma patients: a retrospective cohort study using posttraumatic growth, disability acceptance, and resilience scales - Takeaways - MDSpire

Initial Psychological Evaluation as a Predictor of Long-Term Outcomes in Patients with Multiple Trauma: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis Utilizing Scales for Posttraumatic Growth, Disability Acceptance, and Resilience

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  • Xiaoli Xu

  • Jin-hong Chen

  • Fei-fei Kong

  • July 17, 2026

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    Multiple trauma often results from high-energy events and is associated with significant long-term psychological and functional challenges.

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    Initial psychological assessments can help identify early risks and predict long-term outcomes in patients with multiple trauma.

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    The study included 160 patients, with those receiving psychological assessments showing significantly better long-term outcomes.

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    Patients who underwent initial psychological assessments had shorter hospital stays, lower complication rates, and reduced pain intensity.

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    Correlation analysis indicated that higher posttraumatic growth scores were associated with shorter hospital stays and greater resilience.

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