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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Multiple-Session Early Interventions Following Traumatic Events

Roberts, Neil P., Kitchiner, Neil J., Kenardy, Justin, Bisson, Jonathan I.·2009·American Journal of Psychiatry

Abstract

Objective The authors sought to determine the efficacy of multiple-session psychological interventions to prevent and treat traumatic stress symptoms beginning within 3 months of a traumatic event. Method Nine computerized databases were searched, and manual searches were conducted of reference lists of selected articles as well as two journals. In addition, key researchers in the field were contacted to determine whether they were aware of other relevant studies. The reviewers identified randomized controlled trials of multiple-session psychological treatments aimed at preventing or reducing traumatic stress symptoms in individuals within 3 months of exposure to a traumatic event. Details of the studies were independently extracted by two reviewers, and outcome data were entered into the Review Manager software package. Quality assessment was also conducted by two researchers independently. Results Twenty-five studies examining a range of interventions were identified. For treatment of individuals exposed to a trauma irrespective of their symptoms, there was no significant difference between any intervention and usual care. For treatment of traumatic stress symptoms irrespective of diagnosis, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) was more effective than waiting list or supportive counseling conditions. The difference was greatest for treatment of acute stress disorder and acute posttraumatic stress disorder. Conclusions Trauma-focused CBT within 3 months of a tra…

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Authors
Roberts, N. P., Kitchiner, N. J., Kenardy, J., & Bisson, J. I.
Venue
American Journal of Psychiatry
Published
2009-03
Volume
166
Issue
3
Pages
293-301
ISSN
  • 0002-953X (ISSN-L)
  • 1535-7228
OpenAlex
W2133131661
Cited by
242
References
59
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FWCI
2.88
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • American Journal of Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • ORCA Online Research @Cardiff (Cardiff University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
Keywords
early intervention, traumatic stress symptoms, post-traumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma exposure, treatment efficacy, supportive counseling
MeSH terms
Humans, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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