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Siddaway, Andy P., Meiser-Stedman, Richard 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0262-623X, Chester, Verity, Finn, Jack, O Leary, Cliodhna, Peck, David and Loveridge, Camilla
(2022)
Trauma-focused guided self-help interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Depression and Anxiety, 39 (10-11).
pp. 675-685.
ISSN 1091-4269
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Abstract
Trauma-focused guided self-help (TF-GSH) is an important alternative to psychological therapy delivered by a therapist. This meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy of TF-GSH in reducing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and comorbid depressive and anxiety symptoms. A total of 17 trials were included that compared a TF-GSH intervention (N = 610) to various control comparators (N = 570). Control conditions included treatment as usual (k = 2), waiting list (k = 11), phone monitoring (k = 1), nontrauma writing (k = 1), general support (k = 1), and supportive counseling (k = 1). A moderate- to large-sized effect favouring TF-GSH was observed for PTSD (k = 17, g = −0.81, 95% confidence interval [CI]: −1.24, −0.39) and a moderate-sized effect was observed for depressive (k = 13, g = −0.73, 95% CI: −1.16, −0.31) and anxiety (k = 11, g = −0.72, 95% CI: −1.18, −0.27) symptoms, with considerable heterogeneity. Moderator analyses were all not statistically significant. Results indicate that TF-GSH is a promising treatment for PTSD and comorbid depressive and anxiety symptoms. We discuss the nature, extent, and quality of the literature to provide a point of departure for future research. TF-GSH (and unguided self-help) may not be appropriate for certain individuals at certain times. Exploring a broad range of treatment delivery modalities will move the field closer towards a model of evidence-based care in which the likely appropriate dose and type of intervention can be matched to individuals based on presenting problems and other variables.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT: The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | cognitive-behavioral,effectiveness,efficacy,posttraumatic stress disorder,review,self-help,therapy,clinical psychology,psychiatry and mental health ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/3200/3203 |
| Faculty \ School: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Health Sciences |
| UEA Research Groups: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Mental Health Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Rehabilitation Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Lifespan Health |
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| Depositing User: | LivePure Connector |
| Date Deposited: | 26 May 2022 09:34 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Sep 2024 16:21 |
| URI: | https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/85175 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/da.23272 |
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