Evaluation of an internet-based intervention for service members of the German armed forces with deployment-related posttraumatic stress symptoms.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The present study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of a therapist-guided internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (iCBT) intervention for service members of the German Armed Forces with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The iCBT was adapted from Interapy, a trauma-focused evidence-based treatment based on prolonged exposure and cognitive restructuring. It lasted for 5 weeks and included 10 writing assignments (twice a week). The program included a reminder function if assignments were overdue, but no multimedia elements. Therapeutic written feedback was provided asynchronously within one working day.

Methods

Male active and former military service members were recruited from the German Armed Forces. Diagnoses were assessed with the Clinician-Administer

SUBMITTER: Niemeyer H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7204035 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature