論文

国際誌
2021年11月5日

Application of the Unified Protocol for a Japanese Patient with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Multiple Comorbidities: A Single-Case Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • Noriko Kato
  • ,
  • Masaya Ito
  • ,
  • Yutaka J. Matsuoka
  • ,
  • Masaru Horikoshi
  • ,
  • Yutaka Ono

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開始ページ
11644
終了ページ
11644
記述言語
英語
掲載種別
研究論文(学術雑誌)
DOI
10.3390/ijerph182111644
出版者・発行元
{MDPI} {AG}

(1) Background: The efficacy of the Unified Protocol (UP), a transdiagnostic cognitive-behavioral therapy, with trauma-focused exposure has not been sufficiently demonstrated for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with multiple comorbidities. This study examined the effects of UP treatment with trauma-focused exposure on symptoms of PTSD and comorbidities in a client who was hesitant about exposure. (2) Methods: The client, who had comorbid dysthymia, social anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, and bulimia nervosa, participated in the UP for 20 sessions over 6 months. The principal diagnosis and symptoms of the comorbid disorders were assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and at the 3-month follow-up. This treatment was conducted as part of a clinical study (UMIN000008322). (3) Results: The client showed improvement in the principal diagnosis and symptoms of the comorbid disorders post-intervention compared with baseline and no longer met the diagnostic criteria for any of the disorders. Considerable symptom improvement was observed with imaginal exposure to trauma memories. (4) Conclusions: The UP was an effective alternative treatment for PTSD and symptoms of comorbidities in this client who was hesitant about exposure to traumatic memories, and that the inclusion of trauma-focused exposure provided sufficient therapeutic effects. Further research is needed to examine the generalizability of our findings.

リンク情報
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111644
PubMed
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34770156
PubMed Central
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8582839
ID情報
  • DOI : 10.3390/ijerph182111644
  • ORCIDのPut Code : 102662695
  • PubMed ID : 34770156
  • PubMed Central 記事ID : PMC8582839

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