F43.1
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Intervention group: The intervention group receives the internet-based intervention immediatly after randomization. The at least 5 weeks lasting intervention is composed of 10 structured writ
Sponsors
Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Physicians. After a traumatic event at work, post-traumatic stress is experienced for at least one month (i.e., meeting at least 2 of the DSM-5 Criteria B to E). Sufficient German language skills. Internet access. Informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe depression; acute suicidality; psychosis; dissociative tendency; substance abuse; current psychotherapy; change of psychopharmacological treatment within the past 6 weeks; pregnancy; breastfeeding; cognitive or physical impairment that limits participation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Extent of post-traumatic stress, measured by the German version of the PTSD checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5; Ehring, Knaevelsrud, Krüger, & Schäfer, 2014). Measurments before the intervention, 7 weeks after starting the intervention and p.r.n. after the intervention (or after 7 weeks of waiting) as well as 3, 6, and 12 months after the intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), somatization (PHQ-15), Burnout (MBI), prescription drug abuse (KFM), alcohol abuse (CAGE, ICD-10 questions), illegal drug abuse (SDS), sleep quality (PSQI), post-traumatic growth (PGI), psychological and physical functionality (SF-12). Measurments before and after the intervention (or after 7 weeks of waiting) as well as 3, 6, and 12 months after the intervention. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactAnette Kersting
Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig
Outcome results
None listed