Randomised controlled trial of psychological debriefing for victims of acute burn trauma.

Author(s)
Bisson, J.I. Jenkins, P.L. Alexander, J. & Bannister, C.
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Abstract

Psychological debriefing (PD) is widely used following major traumatic events in an attempt to reduce psychological sequelae. One hundred and thirty-three adult burn trauma victims entered the study. After initial questionnaire completion, participants were randomly allocated to an individual/couple PD group or a control group who received no intervention; 110 (83%) were interviewed by an assessor blind to PD status three and 13 months later. Results of the study showed that sixteen (26%) of the PD group had PTSD at 13-month follow-up, compared with four (9%) of the control group. The PD group had higher initial questionnaire scores and more severe dimensions of burn trauma than the control group, both of which were associated with a poorer outcome. This study seriously questions the wisdom of advocating one-off interventions post-trauma, and should stimulate research into more effective initiatives. (Author/publisher)

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20210645 ST [electronic version only]
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British Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 171 (1997), No. 1 (July), p. 78-81, 15 ref.

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