Mind the gap: a nested randomised pilot study of culturally inclusive, internet-delivered prolonged exposure for PTSD among immigrants.

ABSTRACT: Background: PTSD is disproportionately prevalent among immigrants in Sweden, yet access to evidence-based treatments remains limited, especially for those facing language barriers. Internet-delivered prolonged exposure (I-PE) may help overcome these challenges, but its feasibility and effectiveness in diverse populations remain underexplored.Objective: This study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a culturally inclusive, therapist-guided I-PE programme in easy-to-read English for immigrants with PTSD.Method: A nested pilot study within an ongoing RCT randomised 30 participants to I-PE or a waitlist control. The intervention incorporated simplified language, diverse visual representations, and a user-friendly platform. Feasibility outco

SUBMITTER: Molander O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12210403 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature