Prediction of late-onset psychiatric disorder in survivors of severe injury: Findings of a latent transition analysis

Abstract

Objective: There is a growing body of evidence indicating that late or delayed onset of psychiatric disorder following traumatic injury and other psychological trauma is common. This research, however, has not examined factors that pose risks for delayed development of different types of psychopathology or at different time points. Such research has considerable implications for the development of screening, assessment, and intervention practices. This article investigates risk factors for late-onset disorders up to 72 months after a severe injury. Methods: In this 6-year longitudinal study, 1,167 hospitalized patients with severe injury recruited between April 2004 and February 2006 were an..