Psychological, social, and welfare interventions for torture survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Torture and other forms of ill treatment have been reported in at least 141 countries, exposing a global crisis. Survivors face multiple physical, psychological, and social difficulties. Psychological consequences for survivors are varied, and evidence on treatment is mixed. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the benefits and harms of psychological, social, and welfare interventions for torture survivors.

Methods and findings

We updated a 2014 review with published randomised controlled trials (RCTs) for adult survivors of torture comparing any psychological, social, or welfare intervention against treatment as usual or active control from 1 January 2014 through 22 June 2019. Primary outcome was post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) sym

SUBMITTER: Hamid A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6759153 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature