A network meta-analysis of psychological interventions for children and adolescents after natural and man-made disasters.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Children and adolescents, after natural and man-made disasters, often exhibit various psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues, showing a range of clinical symptoms related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. This review used a network meta-analysis (NMA) approach to compare and rank psychological interventions for PTSD and depression in children and adolescents after exposure to natural and man-made disasters.

Methods

Randomized studies of psychosocial interventions for PTSD and depression in children and adolescents exposed to natural and man-made disasters were identified. PTSD and depression symptoms at postintervention and 1-12 month follow-up are the outcomes. The standardized mean differences (SMDs) between pairs of interventio

SUBMITTER: Xie Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11201056 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature