The need to contextualise psychotraumatology research

Psychotraumatology on the move

Psychotraumatology is on the move. Worldwide, there is an increasing awareness of the negative impact of psychotrauma, which is reflected in the number of publications on the topic. These publications become more and more available to the public (Open Access), even more so than in other fields, and thus lead to quicker implementation of research findings. In this editorial, the editor of the Eu...

Psychotraumatology in the Netherlands

The contribution to psychotrauma literature from Dutch authors has a long tradition. The relatively high lifetime prevalence of trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not unique for the Netherlands and does not fully explain the interest in trauma and its consequences. In this overview of psychotraumatology in the Netherlands, we will discuss some of the key events and processes tha...

The Need to Start Research Education Early

By our mistakes we shall learn. If I had a nickel for each time I’ve tried to put this across to a student .... It seems as if academic courses aren’t always designed to foster making mistakes. Too often the emphasis is on getting the best grade possible, as opposed to simply learning something new. But, in the real world, there are no tests to take, no quizzes or exams to struggle through. The...

The need to research refractory breathlessness.

The joint American Thoracic Society (ATS)/European Respiratory Society (ERS) statement “An official American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society statement: research questions in COPD” by CELLI et al. [1] is a timely summary of the current evidence and the questions that arise directly from where that evidence reaches its limits. Such documents are crucial in framing research strategie...

The Need for Research