| Literature DB >> 26651352 |
Alexandra Macdonald1, Nicole D Pukay-Martin2, Anne C Wagner3, Steffany J Fredman4, Candice M Monson3.
Abstract
Numerous studies document an association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and impairments in intimate relationship functioning, and there is evidence that PTSD symptoms and associated impairments are improved by cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD (CBCT for PTSD; Monson & Fredman, 2012). The present study investigated changes across treatment in clinician-rated PTSD symptom clusters and patient-rated trauma-related cognitions in a randomized controlled trial comparing CBCT for PTSD with waitlist in a sample of 40 individuals with PTSD and their partners (N = 40; Monson et al., 2012). Compared with waitlist, patients who received CBCT for PTSD immediately demonstrated greater improvements in all PTSD symptom clusters, trauma-related beliefs, and guilt cognitions (Hedge's gs -.33 to -1.51). Results suggest that CBCT for PTSD improves all PTSD symptom clusters and trauma-related cognitions among individuals with PTSD and further supports the value of utilizing a couple-based approach to the treatment of PTSD. (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved).Entities:
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26651352 PMCID: PMC4749018 DOI: 10.1037/fam0000177
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Fam Psychol ISSN: 0893-3200