Trauma treatment outcomes for PTSD in refugee and asylum-seeking minors with uncertain residence status: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Refugee and asylum-seeking minors with an uncertain residence status are at risk of being refused treatment for PTSD due to claims that residence stability is required for a successful outcome.

Objective

To synthesize research on the effectiveness of trauma treatment for PTSD in refugee and asylum-seeking minors with an uncertain residence status. Further objectives were to investigate whether there is any evidence that an uncertain residence status predicts treatment outcome and adherence to the treatment.

Methods

Data searches were performed in Cinahl, Cochrane Library, PsychINFO and PubMed. A total of 741 articles were screened for eligibility, of which 23 were included in the systematic review.

Results

Significant reductions in PTSD symptoms we

SUBMITTER: Nahlen Bose C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12847239 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature