Implementation of Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in Norwegian Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinics
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- PTSD
- Sponsor
- Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies
- Enrollment
- 26500
- Primary Endpoint
- Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment method for children and adolescents who have been exposed to traumatic experiences and who are experiencing posttraumatic stress symptoms. TF-CBT has been implemented in Norwegian child and adolescent mental health clinics since 2012. The Ministry of Health is funding the implementation project, and the Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS) is responsible for the implementation, including training of therapists, quality monitoring, and research.
Detailed Description
All participating child and adolescent mental health clinics received training by TF-CBT senior trainers at NKVTS in screening for trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress. A sub-sample of the therapists received training in TF-CBT. Data are collected on treatment outcomes for quality assurance.
Investigators
Ane-Marthe Solheim Skar
PhD
Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •6-18 years
- •Referred to Norwegian child and adolescent mental health clinics
Exclusion Criteria
- •Below 6 years and above 18 years
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS)
Time Frame: 2015-2021
Consists of two parts. Part 1 is a screening for exposure to potential traumatizing events; Part 2 is a screening for posstraumatic stress symptoms
Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS)
Time Frame: 2012-2014
Consists of two parts. Part 1 is a screening for exposure to potential traumatizing events; Part 2 is a screening for posstraumatic stress symptoms