Table 2 PTSD scores of emergency nurses (points, ±)

From: A cross-sectional study of posttraumatic stress disorder, career resilience and perceived organizational support in emergency department nurses

Item

Average score*

(points\(\bar {x} \pm s\))

Subjective ratings of traumatic events

2.76 ± 0.80

Recurrent reoccurring Experiences

1.96 ± 0.46

Avoidance symptoms

1.66 ± 0.35

Increased alertness

2.18 ± 0.34

Impaired social functioning

1.90 ± 0.49

PTSD-SS mean score

1.98 ± 0.62

  1. *On a scale of 1–5
  2. PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder; PTSD-SS, post-traumatic stress disorder self-rating scale