More is not always better: 2 weeks of intensive cognitive processing therapy-based treatment are noninferior to 3 weeks.

Philip Held Dale L Smith Sarah Pridgen Jennifer A Coleman Brian J Klassen

Published in: Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy (2022)

In the context of intensive PTSD treatment, the content of the ITP appears to matter more than its overall length. Shorter programs have the potential to increase access and treatment capacity. Our findings demonstrate the importance of continuous and rigorous program evaluation. Limitations as well as future directions for research, such as identifying the most effective treatment components, are discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

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