Britvić D, Glučina D, Antičevič V, Kekez V, Lapenda B, Đogaš V, Dodig G, Urlić I, Moro I, Frančišković T. Long-term improvement in coping skills following multimodal treatment in war veterans with chronic PTSD.
Int J Group Psychother 2012;
62:418-35. [PMID:
22676788 DOI:
10.1521/ijgp.2012.62.3.418]
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Abstract
Due to the long-lasting and resistant symptoms characteristic of chronic combat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), its treatment is complex and often requires a tailored therapeutic approach incorporating both psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy. A multimodal approach of psychoeducative, sociotherapeutic, and dynamically oriented trauma-focused groups is described. We assessed the short- and long-term effectiveness of this therapeutic program by monitoring its impact on PTSD symptoms, depression, neurotic symptoms, coping skills, and quality of life for three years. The findings revealed short-term reduction in the symptoms of PTSD and depression, while the long-term results were manifested as the increased use of all coping mechanisms and a greater level of obsession.
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