PTSD
Conditions
Keywords
PTSD, Trauma treatment, Implementation
Brief summary
Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment method for children and adolescents who have been exposed to traumatic experiences and who are experiencing posttraumatic stress symptoms. TF-CBT has been implemented in Norwegian child and adolescent mental health clinics since 2012. The Ministry of Health is funding the implementation project, and the Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS) is responsible for the implementation, including training of therapists, quality monitoring, and research.
Detailed description
All participating child and adolescent mental health clinics received training by TF-CBT senior trainers at NKVTS in screening for trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress. A sub-sample of the therapists received training in TF-CBT. Data are collected on treatment outcomes for quality assurance.
Interventions
TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment method for children and adolescents who have been exposed to trauma and experience posttraumatic stress symptoms. The treatment model has a family and caregiver focus, and non-offending caregivers are included in the treatment. TF-CBT is normally provided through 8-12 treatment sessions.
Sponsors
Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 6-18 years * Referred to Norwegian child and adolescent mental health clinics
Exclusion criteria
* Below 6 years and above 18 years
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS) | 2012-2014 | Consists of two parts. Part 1 is a screening for exposure to potential traumatizing events; Part 2 is a screening for posstraumatic stress symptoms |
| Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS) | 2015-2021 | Consists of two parts. Part 1 is a screening for exposure to potential traumatizing events; Part 2 is a screening for posstraumatic stress symptoms |
Outcome results
None listed