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[Posttraumatic stress disorder: an evidence-based approach]
Bernardo Garcia de Oliveira Soares1, Maurício Silva de Lima
1Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil. bgos@terra.com.br
Revista Brasileira De Psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999)
|October 3, 2003
Summary
This review covers evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), focusing on prevention, established disorder treatment, and long-term functioning. It highlights scientifically supported therapies while noting limitations.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology
- Trauma Studies
- Evidence-Based Medicine
Context:
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) significantly impacts individuals after traumatic events.
- Clinical management strategies aim for prevention, treatment, and long-term well-being.
- Many proposed PTSD interventions lack robust scientific validation.
Purpose:
- To review and present PTSD treatment modalities supported by scientific evidence.
- To discuss the applications and limitations of evidence-based PTSD therapies.
- To inform clinical practice with validated approaches to PTSD management.
Summary:
- This article examines scientifically supported interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- It covers strategies for preventing PTSD development, treating established cases, and maintaining long-term functioning.
- Psychotherapies and pharmacological options with scientific backing are discussed, alongside their practical uses and drawbacks.
Impact:
- Provides clinicians with a guide to evidence-based PTSD treatments.
- Aims to improve the efficacy of PTSD clinical management.
- Contributes to a better understanding of validated therapeutic options for trauma survivors.