A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of e-Mental Health Interventions to Treat Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a stress disorder characterized by unwanted intrusive re-experiencing of an acutely distressing, often life-threatening, event, combined with symptoms of hyperarousal, avoidance, as well as negative thoughts and feelings. Evidence-based psychological interventions have been developed to treat these symptoms and reduce distress, the majority of which were designed to be delivered face-to-face with trained therapists. However, new developments in the use of technology to supplement and extend health care have led to the creation of e-Mental Health interventions.

Objective

Our aim was to assess the scope and efficacy of e-Mental Health interventions to treat symptoms of PTSD.

Methods

The following databases were systemat

SUBMITTER: Simblett S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5451639 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature