Psychological interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder involving primary care physicians: systematic review and Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence-based psychological interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are available in specialized settings, but adequate care in primary care is often lacking. The aim of this systematic review was to determine the effectiveness of psychological interventions for PTSD involving primary care physicians (PCPs) and to characterize these interventions as well as their providers.

Method

A systematic review and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Primary outcome were symptoms of PTSD.

Results

Four RCTs with a total of 774 patients suffering from PTSD symptoms were included, all applying cognitive behavioural based interventions. Three studies with psychological interventions being conducted by case managers were pooled in a meta-a

SUBMITTER: Gehringer R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7450546 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature