Meta‐Analysis of Trauma‐Focused Therapies for Treating the Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. (July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lenz, A. Stephen; Haktanir, Abdulkadir; Callender, Karisse
• Is Part Of: Journal of counseling and development. Volume 95:Number 3(2017:Jul.)
• Page Start: 339
• Page End: 353
• Publication Date: 2017-07
• Subjects: meta‐analysis -- trauma -- posttraumatic stress disorder; Vocational guidance -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; Vocational education -- Periodicals; 361.0605
• DOI: 10.1002/jcad.12148
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0748-9633

Abstract

Abstract : This meta‐analysis of 46 between‐groups studies published between 1997 and 2015 detected treatment effects ranging from large to small when comparing trauma‐focused therapies with no treatment ( g = −1.05), supportive interventions ( g = −0.91), other interventions ( g = −0.57), and non‐trauma‐focused cognitive behavior therapies ( g = −0.08) for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The independent random‐effects models detected modest publication bias and a negligible influence of moderating variables on treatment outcomes. Considerations for counselors who treat PTSD and suggestions for researchers are provided.