Efficacy of interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms induced by traumatic medical events: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Serious medical events are increasingly recognised as potential triggers for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This systematic review evaluated the efficacy of interventions for medically induced PTSD. Nine electronic databases were searched from inception to November 2023 (PROSPERO ID: CRD42024504055). Eligible studies were randomised controlled trials of interventions for adults diagnosed with, or exhibiting elevated symptoms of, PTSD related to life-threatening medical events. Risk of bias (RoB) was assessed using the Cochrane RoB 2 tool. Group differences at follow-up were assessed using independent t-tests for statistical significance, and Cohen's d was calculated to measure effect sizes. Eleven trials (sample sizes: 17-89) met inclusion criteria, with PTSD primarily

SUBMITTER: Meinhausen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12341736 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature