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Peer delivery of a brief cognitive‐behavioral treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder: A hybrid effectiveness‐implementation pilot study
Objective Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment delivery by peer specialist providers could increase access to and engagement with PTSD treatment in low resource settings. The current pilot study tested the feasibility, acceptability, and initial effectiveness of a peer‐delivered, brief cog...
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Published in: | Journal of clinical psychology 2020-12, Vol.76 (12), p.2133-2154 |
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Main Authors: | , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Objective
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment delivery by peer specialist providers could increase access to and engagement with PTSD treatment in low resource settings. The current pilot study tested the feasibility, acceptability, and initial effectiveness of a peer‐delivered, brief cognitive‐behavioral therapy for PTSD.
Method
Four certified peer specialists delivered the intervention to 18 participants with probable PTSD. We assessed PTSD symptoms weekly and administered surveys and interviews at baseline and posttreatment.
Results
Our mixed‐methods approach suggests that the intervention was feasible and acceptable, demonstrating high client satisfaction. We also found significant improvements in PTSD, depressive, anxiety, and general stress symptoms.
Conclusions
Peer‐delivered interventions may be a good fit for addressing posttraumatic stress symptoms for people accessing care in low resource settings. Future research should evaluate peer‐delivered PTSD treatment as a strategy for both reducing symptoms and improving access and engagement in professional care. |
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ISSN: | 0021-9762 1097-4679 |
DOI: | 10.1002/jclp.23020 |