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Treatment of reactivated post-traumatic stress disorder. Imaginal exposure in an older adult with multiple traumas.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11151488     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A single-case analysis was used to assess the effects of imaginal exposure in a 57-year-old woman suffering from current and reactivated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a transient ischemic attack. The client's responses to self-reported depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms were repeatedly recorded during four phases: (a) initial psychotherapy, (b) imaginal exposure, (c) skill generalization, and (d) fading of treatment. In addition to dramatic reduction in levels of depression and anxiety, results showed a significant improvement in PTSD symptoms relating to recent and remote traumatic experiences. Improvements were maintained approximately 16 months after imaginal exposure ended, despite ongoing external stressors.
Authors:
S A Russo; M Hersen; V B Van Hasselt
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Behavior modification     Volume:  25     ISSN:  0145-4455     ISO Abbreviation:  Behav Modif     Publication Date:  2001 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-01-09     Completed Date:  2001-02-15     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7803043     Medline TA:  Behav Modif     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  94-115     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Nova Southeastern University, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Child Abuse, Sexual / psychology
Female
Humans
Imagery (Psychotherapy)*
Ischemic Attack, Transient / psychology
Middle Aged
Recurrence
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / psychology,  therapy*

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