A test of behavioral family therapy to augment exposure for combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder.

作者: Shirley M. Glynn , Spencer Eth , Eugenia T. Randolph , David W. Foy , Marleen Urbaitis

DOI: 10.1037/0022-006X.67.2.243

关键词: PsychologyClinical psychologyCognitive processing therapyExposure therapyFamily therapyAugmentTest (assessment)Intervention (counseling)PsychiatryPosttraumatic stressAnxiety disorder

摘要: This study tested a family-based skills-building intervention in veterans with chronic combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Veterans and family member were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 conditions: (a) waiting list, (b) 18 sessions twice-weekly exposure therapy, or (c) therapy followed by 16 behavioral (BFT). Participation reduced PTSD positive symptoms (e.g., reexperiencing hyperarousal) but not negative symptoms. Positive symptom gains maintained at 6-month follow-up. However, participation BFT had no additional impact on

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