Trauma-focused treatments for depression. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trauma-focused treatments (TFTs) have demonstrated efficacy at decreasing depressive symptoms in individuals with PTSD. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of TFTs for individuals with depression as their primary concern.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted for RCTs published before October 2019 in Cochrane CENTRAL, Pubmed, EMBASE, PsycInfo, and additional sources. Trials examining the impact of TFTs on participants with depression were included. Trials focusing on individuals with PTSD or another mental health condition were excluded. The primary outcome was the effect size for depression diagnosis or depressive symptoms. Heterogeneity, study quality, and publication bias were also explored.

Results

Eleven RCTs were i

SUBMITTER: Dominguez SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8297785 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature