Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives.

To (1) characterize complementary and alternative medicine studies for posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, (2) evaluate the quality of these studies, and (3) systematically grade the scientific evidence for individual CAM modalities for posttraumatic stress disorder.

Design.

Systematic review. Eight data sources were searched. Selection criteria included any study design assessing posttraumatic stress disorder outcomes and any complementary and alternative medicine intervention. The body of evidence for each modality was assessed with the Natural Standard evidence-based, validated grading rationale.

Results and conclusions.

Thirty-three studies (n = 1329) were reviewed. Scientific evidence of benefit for posttraumatic stress disorder was strong for rep

SUBMITTER: Wahbeh H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4177524 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature