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Posted by Ms. Mehwish Hussain on 26 Aug 2013 06:50:50 AM GMT

What are the main claims of the paper and how important are they?
The article intended to share mental health and social support from cliend in longterm recovery where disasters occur.
Are these claims novel? If not, please specify papers that weaken the claims to the originality of this one.
Yes
Are the claims properly placed in the context of the previous literature?

No, they are too specific and short
Do the results support the claims? If not, what other evidence is required?

It was a commentary, thus, there is no need for the same.
If a protocol is provided, for example for a randomized controlled trial, are there any important deviations from it? If so, have the authors explained adequately why the deviations occurred?

No
Is the methodology valid? Does the paper offer enough details of its methodology that its experiments or its analyses could be reproduced?

No
Would any other experiments or additional information improve the paper? How much better would the paper be if this extra work was done, and how difficult would such work be to do, or to provide?

The evidence from previous literature must be augmented.
Is this paper outstanding in its discipline? (For example, would you like to see this work presented in a seminar at your hospital or university? Do you feel these results need to be incorporated in your next general lecture on the subject?) If yes, what makes it outstanding? If not, why not?
The topic is distinct. Though, short description lacked its worth.
Other Comments:
The commentary is too short. There is need of adding more references to prove the claims.

No other comments could be made because of the same reason.
Invited by the author to review this article? :
No
Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
No
References:

No
Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

I am working on mental health researches.
How to cite: Hussain M .Review of Article[Review of the article 'From Short-term mental health and psychosocial support to client centered long-term recovery ' by Prewitt Diaz J].WebmedCentral 2013;4(8):WMCRW002852

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Review - From short-term mental health and psychosocial support to client centred long-term recovery

Posted by Dr. Simon B Thompson on 15 Aug 2013 08:53:04 AM GMT

What are the main claims of the paper and how important are they?
Recovery following disaster
Are these claims novel? If not, please specify papers that weaken the claims to the originality of this one.
Yes
Are the claims properly placed in the context of the previous literature?

Yes
Do the results support the claims? If not, what other evidence is required?

Yes, there has been much literature in recent years on recoery following disasters and it is important to highlight the challenges ahead both for therapists and victims.
If a protocol is provided, for example for a randomized controlled trial, are there any important deviations from it? If so, have the authors explained adequately why the deviations occurred?

NA
Is the methodology valid? Does the paper offer enough details of its methodology that its experiments or its analyses could be reproduced?

NA
Would any other experiments or additional information improve the paper? How much better would the paper be if this extra work was done, and how difficult would such work be to do, or to provide?

Yes, please see Thompson SBN (ed) Psychology of Trauma: Clinical Reviews, Case Histories, Research. Blackwell-Harvard-Academic, 2013 as good source of reference, esp. on PTSD. I believe this paper would be enhanced if more background introduction was provided about teh nature of trauma and how this affects victims.
Is this paper outstanding in its discipline? (For example, would you like to see this work presented in a seminar at your hospital or university? Do you feel these results need to be incorporated in your next general lecture on the subject?) If yes, what makes it outstanding? If not, why not?
No
Other Comments:
Useful but very short paper. Needs expanding.
Competing interests:
None
Invited by the author to review this article? :
No
Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
Yes
References:

Yes
Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

Extensive working in PTSD.
How to cite: Thompson S B.Review - From short-term mental health and psychosocial support to client centred long-term recovery[Review of the article 'From Short-term mental health and psychosocial support to client centered long-term recovery ' by Prewitt Diaz J].WebmedCentral 2013;4(8):WMCRW002840

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