TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - Single-case experimental studies of a self-help manual for traumatic stress in earthquake survivors
JO  - Journal of behavior therapy and experimental psychiatry
A1  - Başoğlu, M.
A1  - Salcioğlu, Ebru
A1  - Livanou, M.
SP  - 50
EP  - 58
VL  - 40
IS  - 1
N2  - Studies showed that earthquake-related posttraumatic stress disorder could be reduced by a single session of therapist instructions for self-exposure to fear cues. Eight single-case experimental studies examined whether such instructions were as effective when delivered through a self-help manual after an initial assessment. After two baseline assessments conducted at the participants homes, the manual was delivered to the participants, who were then assessed at week 10 (post-treatment) and at 1-, 3-, and 6-month post-treatment. After minimal improvement during the baseline, treatment achieved marked improvement in seven survivors, leading to effect sizes comparable to those obtained by therapist-delivered treatment. Self-help appears to be a promising approach in cost-effective survivor care.<p /> <p>Language: en</p> 
LA  - en
SN  - 0005-7916
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbtep.2008.04.001
ID  - ref1
ER  -