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 (on-line udgave af Torture Journal) |
| Vol/bind | 25 |
| Udgave nummer | 1 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 1-16 |
| Antal sider | 16 |
| ISSN | 1997-3322 |
| Status | Udgivet - 2015 |