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Efficacy of Telehealth Treatments for Posttraumatic Stress-Related Symptoms: A Meta-Analysis

Sloan, Denise M., Gallagher, Matthew W., Feinstein, Brian A., Lee, Daniel J., Pruneau, Genevieve M.·2011·Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Abstract

This meta-analysis summarizes the findings of outcome research on the degree to which telehealth treatments reduce posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-related symptoms. In a search of the literature, 13 studies were identified for inclusion in the meta-analysis and were coded for relevant variables. A total of 725 participants were included. Results indicate that telehealth treatments are associated with significant pre- to postreduction in PTSD symptoms (d = 0.99, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.87-1.11, p < .001), and result in superior treatment effects relative to a wait-list comparison condition (d = 1.01, 95% CI: 0.76-1.26, p < .001). However, no significant findings were obtained for telehealth intervention relative to a supportive counseling telehealth comparison condition (d = 0.11, 95% CI: - 0.38 to 0.60, p = .67), and telehealth intervention produced an inferior outcome relative to a face-to-face intervention (d = - 0.68, 95% CI: - 0.39 to - 0.98, p < .001). Findings for depression symptom severity outcome were generally consistent with those for PTSD outcome. Telehealth interventions produced a significant within-group effect size (d = 0.98, 95% CI: 0.86 to 1.10, p < .001) and superior effect relative to wait-list comparison condition (d = 0.80, 95% CI: 0.56-1.05, p < .001). Relative to face-to-face interventions, telehealth treatments produced comparable depression outcome effects (d = 0.13, 95% CI: - 0.55 to 0.28, p = .53). Taken together, these findings support the use of telehealth treatments for individuals with PTSD-related symptoms.

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Authors
Sloan, D. M., Gallagher, M. W., Feinstein, B. A., Lee, D. J., & Pruneau, G. M.
Affiliations
  • Boston University (US)
  • Stony Brook University (US)
  • VA Boston Healthcare System (US)
Corresponding author
Sloan, Denise M.
Venue
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Published
2011-05-03
Volume
40
Issue
2
Pages
111-125
ISSN
  • 1650-6073 (ISSN-L)
  • 1651-2316
OpenAlex
W2054867430
Cited by
99
References
52
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FWCI
1.18
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
Keywords
telemedicine, post-traumatic stress disorder, posttraumatic stress symptoms, depression, treatment efficacy, face-to-face intervention, supportive counseling, remote psychotherapy
MeSH terms
Humans, Psychotherapy, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Treatment Outcome, Telemedicine

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