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Dissociative Symptoms in Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review
Ruby Hamer1,2, Niclés Bestel3, Jessica L Mackelprang1
1Department of Psychological Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia.
Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) is linked to dissociation, but measurement methods vary. This review synthesized how dissociation is measured in CPTSD studies and found a moderate-to-strong relationship needing further research.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Trauma Studies
Background:
- The International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) introduced Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) as a distinct diagnosis.
- Dissociative symptoms are recognized as significant in CPTSD severity.
- Existing research lacks a comprehensive review of dissociation measurement in CPTSD studies.
Conclusions:
- Current research utilizes various measures for dissociation in CPTSD, leading to inconsistent findings.
- Further investigation is required to establish the most appropriate and reliable measures for assessing dissociation in the context of CPTSD.
- Standardized measurement approaches are needed for clearer understanding of the CPTSD-dissociation relationship.
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