Effect of cognitive-behavioral couple therapy for PTSD: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent condition associated with intimate relationship problems, and intimate relationship factors have been shown to affect individual PTSD treatment outcomes.

Objective

To compare cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD (a manualized couple therapy delivered to patients with PTSD and their significant others to simultaneously treat PTSD symptoms and enhance relationship satisfaction) with a wait-list condition.

Design, setting, and participants

Randomized controlled trial of heterosexual and same-sex couples (n = 40 couples; n = 80 individuals) in which one partner met criteria for PTSD according to the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale, conducted from 2008 to 2012 in a Department of Veterans Affairs outpat

SUBMITTER: Monson CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4404628 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature