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Exploring Care and Recovery for Individuals With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: A Scoping Review.

Jennifer R Smith¹, Kyle J Drouillard¹, Angel M Foster¹

¹Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, CAN.

|March 11, 2024

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Understanding patient experiences is crucial for effective post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment. This review highlights themes in PTSD care and recovery, emphasizing relationships and individualized healing journeys.

Keywords:

care for ptsd post-traumatic stress disorder ptsd qualitative research recovery scoping review

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Psychology
Mental Health
Trauma Studies

Background:

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects many individuals following traumatic events.
Current PTSD treatments exist, but effective care remains a challenge.
Patient perspectives on PTSD care and recovery are under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a scoping review on the experiences and perspectives of care and recovery for individuals with PTSD.
To synthesize qualitative findings on patient journeys with PTSD.

Main Methods:

Searched multiple databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PsycInfo, CINAHL, PTSDPubs, Google Scholar) for relevant literature.
Included peer-reviewed and grey literature using qualitative methods.
Performed content and thematic analyses on 14 identified studies.

Main Results:

Identified key themes in PTSD care and recovery: pre-treatment understanding, treatment experience, social support, and evolving recovery concepts.
Highlighted the individualized nature of living with and healing from PTSD.
Emphasized the importance of self, interpersonal, and societal relationships in recovery.

Conclusions:

Effective PTSD treatment requires understanding the patient's unique journey.
Recommendations include enhanced support networks, practitioner training, and a continuum of care.
Further exploration of patient experiences is vital for improving PTSD interventions.