Narrative exposure therapy for 7‐ to 16‐year‐olds: A randomized controlled trial with traumatized refugee children
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The authors examined the effectiveness of narrative exposure therapy for children (KIDNET) in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in refugee children living in exile. Twenty‐six children traumatized by organized violence were randomly assigned to KIDNET or to a waiting list. Significant treatment by time interactions on all PTSD‐relevant variables indicated that the KIDNET group, but not the controls, showed a clinically significant improvement in symptoms and functioning. Success of the KIDNET group remained stable at 12‐month follow‐up. This study confirms previous findings that, if left untreated, PTSD in children may persist for an extended period. However, it also shows that it is possible to effectively treat chronic PTSD and restore functioning in traumatized refugee children in only 8 treatment sessions.
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Only one study included in the current review was conducted with children from 7 years, with a few additional studies providing sparse data on adolescents.
“Unfortunately, only one study (Ruf et al., 2010) included in the current review was conducted with children from 7 years, with a few additional studies providing sparse data on adolescents.”
From Efficacy and acceptability of psychosocial interventions in asylum seekers and refugees: Systematic review and meta-analysis (2019) · cites this paper as Ruf et al., 2010
Other therapies such as EMDR and BT have been reported effective in treating PTSD symptoms in children and adolescents.
“Moreover, other therapies, such as EMDR and BT, have also been reported effective in treating PTSD symptoms in children and adolescents.27 28”
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- Authors
- Ruf, M., Schauer, M., Neuner, F., Catani, C., Schauer, E., & Elbert, T.
- Affiliations
- University of Konstanz (DE)
- Bielefeld University (DE)
- Corresponding author
- Ruf, Martina
- Venue
- Journal of Traumatic Stress
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2010-08
- Volume
- 23
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 437-445
- ISSN
- 0894-9867 (ISSN-L)
- 1573-6598
- OpenAlex
- W2025286409
- Cited by
- 274
- References
- 39
- Citations by year
- 2026: 7 · 2025: 21 · 2024: 16 · 2023: 11 · 2022: 22 · 2021: 11 · 2020: 17 · 2019: 25 · 2018: 17 · 2017: 18 · 2016: 13 · 2015: 42 · 2014: 17 · 2013: 12 · 2012: 13
- FWCI
- 12.26
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Traumatic Stress (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- PUB – Publications at Bielefeld University (Bielefeld University) (submittedVersion)
- Publikationen an der Universität Bielefeld (Universität Bielefeld) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Migration, Health and Trauma
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child Abuse and Trauma
- Keywords
- narrative exposure therapy, post-traumatic stress disorder, refugee children, childhood trauma, organized violence, chronic PTSD, treatment effectiveness, functional recovery, brief psychotherapy
- MeSH terms
- Adaptation, Psychological, Adolescent, Child, Chronic Disease, Civil Disorders, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Germany, Humans, Implosive Therapy, Life Change Events, Male, Personality Assessment, Refugees, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Violence, Warfare, Narration, Emigrants and Immigrants
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