Investigating the Influence of Self-Compassion-Focused Interventions on Posttraumatic Stress: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Self-compassion-focused interventions may be able to decrease posttraumatic stress symptoms. However, previous studies demonstrated mixed effects in which a series of confounders were not systematically quantified. In this study, a systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted to quantify the effects of self-compassion-focused therapies on posttraumatic stress disorder.

Methods

Twelve eligible studies were included after a systematic search of databases. Outcome measures were extracted for posttraumatic stress disorder.

Results

Our data indicated a medium protective effect on posttraumatic stress symptoms (SMD =  - 0.65), with most of the studies (8/12) coming from clinical settings. More importantly, longer interventions were associated with better po

SUBMITTER: Luo X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8460848 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature