A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Brief Intervention for Delayed Psychological Effects in Snakebite Victims.

• Published in: PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
• Main Authors: Chamara A Wijesinghe, Shehan S Williams, Anuradhani Kasturiratne, Nishantha Dolawaththa, Piyal Wimalaratne, Buddhika Wijewickrema, Shaluka F Jayamanne, Geoffrey K Isbister, Andrew H Dawson, David G Lalloo, H Janaka de Silva
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015
• Subjects: Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine; RC955-962; Public aspects of medicine; RA1-1270; Arctic; Three Arms
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003989; https://doaj.org/article/d220590b5ac14f049196cff9a336518f

BACKGROUND:Snakebite results in delayed psychological morbidity and negative psycho-social impact. However, psychological support is rarely provided to victims. AIM:To assess the effectiveness of a brief intervention which can be provided by non-specialist doctors aimed at reducing psychological mor...