Psychological treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder in adults: a network meta-analysis

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Authors

Ifigeneia Mavranezouli · Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Odette Megnin‐Viggars · Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Caitlin Daly · University of Bristol

Sofia Dias · University of Bristol

Nicky J. Welton · University of Bristol

Sarah Stockton · Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Gita Bhutani

Abstract

EMDR and TF-CBT appear to be most effective at reducing symptoms and improving remission rates in adults with PTSD. They are also effective at sustaining symptom improvements beyond treatment endpoint. Further research needs to explore the long-term comparative effectiveness of psychological therapies for adults with PTSD and also the impact of severity and complexity of PTSD on treatment outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Traumatic Brain Injury Research Stress Responses and Cortisol

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Psychological Medicine

Volume 50, Issue 4, pp. 542-555

DOI: 10.1017/s0033291720000070

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