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Trauma-Focused Treatment in Psychosis: A Systematic Review
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  • I. Hellen,
  • S. Galtung Døsvig,
  • B. E. Liseth,
  • N. Mørkved,
  • Jan Johannessen,
  • E.-M. Løberg
I. Hellen
Universitetet i Bergen Det Psykologiske Fakultet
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S. Galtung Døsvig
Universitetet i Bergen Det Psykologiske Fakultet
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B. E. Liseth
Universitetet i Bergen Det Psykologiske Fakultet
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N. Mørkved
Helgelandssykehuset

Corresponding Author:nina.morkved@gmail.com

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Jan Johannessen
Universitetet i Stavanger
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E.-M. Løberg
Universitetet i Bergen Det Psykologiske Fakultet
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Abstract

Background: A majority of patients with psychosis have experienced trauma, but trauma-focused (TF) treatment is not routinely offered. As new studies are published continuously, updated reviews are necessary to guide clinical practice, including a broader focus on several outcome variables. The current systematic review set out to examine the effect of TF treatments in patients with a psychotic disorder and comorbid trauma symptoms on symptoms of (1) trauma, (2) psychosis and (3) anxiety, depression, and psychosocial functioning. Methods: A systematic search following the PRISMA guideline yielded 17 studies reported in 19 records, which were evaluated and presented. Results: Overall, results indicated positive effects on trauma symptoms following TF Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, Prolonged Exposure, Written Emotional Disclosure, and Imagery Rescripting. Results were inconclusive but suggestive of positive effects for other outcomes. Discussion: The present findings gives preliminary support for the effect of TF treatment on trauma symptoms, but are more inconclusive for outcomes related to symptoms of psychosis, anxiety, depression, and psychosocial functioning. In addition, support was found for treatments delivered both individually and by group. The current evidence base on TF treatment in psychosis is, however, still at an early stage and challenged by methodological issues.
Submitted to Early Intervention in Psychiatry
25 Apr 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
05 Jun 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
11 Sep 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Major
11 Oct 20241st Revision Received
13 Oct 2024Submission Checks Completed
13 Oct 2024Assigned to Editor
13 Oct 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
13 Oct 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned