Abstract
Abstract
Purpose: To describe change in mental
health after treatment with antidepressants
and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral
therapy.
Methods: Patients receiving treatment at the
Psychiatric Trauma Clinic for Refugees in
Copenhagen completed self-ratings of level
of functioning, quality of life, and symptoms
of PTSD, depression and anxiety before and
after treatment. Changes in mental state and
predictors of change were evaluated in a
sample that all received well-described and
comparable treatment.
Results: 85 patients with PTSD or depression
were included in the analysis. Significant
improvement and effect size were observed
on all rating scales (p-value <0.01 and
Cohen’s d 45-0.68). Correlation analysis
showed no association between severity of
symptoms at baseline and the observed
change.
Conclusion: Despite methodological
limitations, the finding of a significant
improvement on all rating scales is important
considering that previous follow-up studies
of comparable patient populations have not
found significant change in the patients’
condition after treatment.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Tidsskrift | Torture |
| Vol/bind | 25 |
| Udgave nummer | 1 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 1-16 |
| Antal sider | 16 |
| ISSN | 1018-8185 |
| Status | Udgivet - 2015 |
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