systematic_review
    2013
    High Quality

    Psychological therapies for chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults

    Bisson JI, Roberts NP, Andrew M, Cooper R, Lewis C

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Key Findings

    Trauma-focused CBT and EMDR reduced PTSD symptom clusters, including avoidance and emotional numbing, more than waitlist or usual care.

    Conclusions

    Trauma-focused psychotherapy is first-line for numbing symptoms in PTSD.

    Limitations

    Risk of bias in many trials, high heterogeneity.

    Outcomes Measured

    Mood & Mental Health Support

    Trauma-focused psychological therapies reduced PTSD symptoms including numbing and avoidance.

    Related Health Concerns

    Emotional Numbness
    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    Study Details

    Year:2013
    Sample Size:4,761
    Quality Score:9/10

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