Effectiveness of a stepped care approach for adults with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomised controlled trial

Flinders University0 个研究点目标入组 120 人开始时间: 2020年5月29日最近更新: 2021年7月12日

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•All participants must have been directly or indirectly exposed to a Criterion A trauma, as defined by the DSM-5 and meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD or sub-threshold PTSD (APA, 2013). In the current study sub-threshold PTSD is defined as meeting 3 of 4 Criteria B-E, in addition to meeting Criteria F-H on the CAPS-5. Due to the online nature of the study, participants must have regular and secure access to a computer with a webcam and enough internet data to support video calls with a therapist.

•Exclusion criteria for the study include scoring a sub-clinical level of PTSD as indicated by a cut off of 30 or below on the PCL-5 (as recommended by Weathers, Litz, Keane, Palmieri, Marx, & Schnurr, 2013). Additional exclusion criteria include illiteracy, current uncontrolled psychosis or substance dependence requiring supervised medical withdrawal, and/or significant cognitive impairment. These criteria are on the basis that individuals need to have a sufficient level of functioning to be able to participate in therapy. Further, individuals with a significant risk of harm (e.g., in a current abusive relationship or suicidality with intent) will be excluded as it is recommended that they engage in treatment to help minimise these risks before receiving treatment for PTSD.

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