Original Article

Why Current Medical Management Is Failing Victims of Hurricane Katrina: A Review of Past Successes and Failures in Postdisaster Psychosocial Treatment

Background: More than one year after Hurricane Katrina, victims exhibit symptoms of a “chronic disease,” representing the disruption of psychosocial health. This systematic review assesses the effects of trauma on multiple domains of health following a disaster. Method: Authors searched disaster-related literature from 1971 to present, focusing on recent literature…