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

• Main Authors: Chamara A Wijesinghe (Author), Shehan S Williams (Author), Anuradhani Kasturiratne (Author), Nishantha Dolawaththa (Author), Piyal Wimalaratne (Author), Buddhika Wijewickrema (Author), Shaluka F Jayamanne (Author), Geoffrey K Isbister (Author), Andrew H Dawson (Author), David G Lalloo (Author), H Janaka de Silva (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...