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Treating psychological symptoms in sexually abused children

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Ramchandani, Paul, Jones, David P. H.·2003·British Journal of Psychiatry

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BACKGROUND: The experience of having been sexually abused is associated with a wide range of psychiatric symptoms and difficulties, and these problems can persist over years. The psychological treatment of children who have experienced sexual abuse has only recently begun to be systematically investigated. An increasing number of robust studies have been conducted. AIMS: To review systematically the available evidence from randomised controlled trials of psychological treatments for children who have been sexually abused, and to consider the place of these treatments in a multi-disciplinary service. METHOD: A systematic search of the available research was undertaken. Included trials were critically appraised and the results considered. RESULTS: Twelve studies were included in the review. The best evidence of efficacy for improving psychological symptoms in these children was found for cognitive-behavioural therapy, particularly for young children. CONCLUSIONS: Efficacious treatments existto improve psychological symptoms in children who have experienced sexual abuse. Consideration is given to the place of these treatments within the response of a multi-disciplinary service.

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  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy is efficacious for young people with post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, or depressive symptoms who have been sexually abused.

    “particularly the efficacy of trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy for young people with post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, or depressive symptoms who have been sexually abused.79–82”
  • Research on various treatment modalities for individuals who have experienced childhood sexual abuse provides some support for cognitive behavioural interventions.

    “research on various treatment modalities for individuals who have experienced childhood sexual abuse provides some support for cognitive behavioural interventions”

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Authors
Ramchandani, P., & Jones, D. P. H.
Affiliations
  • Warneford Hospital (GB)
  • University of Oxford (GB)
Corresponding author
Ramchandani, Paul
Venue
British Journal of Psychiatry
Published
2003-12
Volume
183
Issue
06
Pages
484-490
ISSN
  • 0007-1250 (ISSN-L)
  • 1472-1465
OpenAlex
W3027914292
Cited by
72
References
35
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 4 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 6 · 2012: 4
FWCI
4.47
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • The British Journal of Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Medical Research Council
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child Abuse and Trauma
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child Therapy and Development
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Military, Security, and Education Studies
Keywords
child sexual abuse, psychological intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychological symptoms, treatment efficacy, multidisciplinary services, children
MeSH terms
Behavior Therapy, Mental Disorders, Child, Child Abuse, Sexual, Family, Humans, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy, Group, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Treatment Outcome

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