Clients' experiences of psychotherapeutic interventions addressing trauma.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This systematic review aimed to evaluate and synthesise qualitative research on adult clients' experiences of psychotherapeutic interventions addressing trauma across multiple modalities.

Methods

Six databases (PsycINFO, MEDLINE, The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, Scopus, and CINAHL) were systematically searched. Google Scholar and reference lists of included and other relevant reviews were also searched, and in total 37 studies met the inclusion criteria. Relevant data were extracted, quality assessed following the Critical Appraisal Skill Programme checklist, and data synthesised using thematic synthesis.

Results

The specific helpful factors and perceived impact of the interventions aligned with their theoretical bases. Certa

SUBMITTER: Lepisto R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11823356 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature