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Assessment of the efficacy of a psychological treatment for women victims of violence by their intimate male partner.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20977033     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This study evaluates the long-term efficacy of a brief psychotherapeutic cognitive-behavioral program in group format for female victims of violence by their intimate partner. 53 battered women were randomized into one of two intervention programs: one including among others exposure technique (n = 28) and another one in which exposure procedures were substituted by communication skills training (n = 25). Additionally, both programs included: psycho-education, breath control, training to improve self-esteem, cognitive restructuring, problem-solving, planning pleasant activities, and relapse prevention. The treatment was carried out in 8 weekly sessions. Measures of posttraumatic symptoms, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and anger expression were analyzed at pre- and post-treatment, and at 1-, 3-, 6- and 12-months follow-ups. Results show a pronounced decrease of posttraumatic, depressive and anxiety symptoms, which maintained in the different measure moments, with scarce difference between the two programs. The results and their clinical implications are discussed.
Authors:
María Crespo; María Arinero
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Spanish journal of psychology     Volume:  13     ISSN:  1138-7416     ISO Abbreviation:  Span J Psychol     Publication Date:  2010 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-27     Completed Date:  2010-11-23     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101095192     Medline TA:  Span J Psychol     Country:  Spain    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  849-63     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Departamento de Psicología Clinica- Psicología Escolar, Universidad Complutense, Campus de Somosaguas, 28223 Madrid, Spain. mcrespo@psi.ucm.es
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Anxiety Disorders / prevention & control,  psychology
Cognitive Therapy*
Combined Modality Therapy
Communication
Depressive Disorder / prevention & control,  psychology
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Implosive Therapy
Male
Middle Aged
Personality Inventory / statistics & numerical data
Problem Solving
Psychometrics
Psychotherapy, Brief*
Self Concept
Spouse Abuse / psychology*,  rehabilitation*
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / prevention & control,  psychology
Treatment Outcome
Violence / psychology*

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