The PTSD Toolkit for Nurses: Assessment, intervention, and referral of veterans.
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Approximately 20% of veterans suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). NPs are well positioned to provide early detection and assist veterans with access to life-saving treatment. The PTSD Toolkit for Nurses helps nurses improve their skills in assessing PTSD and provides a specialized intervention and referral procedure that promotes help-seeking behavior among veterans.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Nurse practitioner
دوره 42 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017