Graded self-exposure based on cognitive-behavioural therapy principles in adults with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms
Question 7: Is graded self-exposure based on the principles of cognitive-behavioural therapy better (more effective than/as safe as) than treatment as usual in adults with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms?
- Population: adults with PTSD symptoms
- Interventions: graded self-exposure based on the principles of cognitive-behavioural therapy
- Comparison: treatment as usual
- Outcomes:
- symptom reduction
- adverse effects.
Recommendation(s)
If it is possible to continue to follow-up the patient, graded self-exposure based on the principles of cognitive-behavioural therapy should be considered in adults with PTSD symptoms.
Strength of recommendation: STANDARD