RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Helwick, Caroline
T1 PTSD Treatment is More Effective When Patients are Actively Involved in Therapy Choices
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2010
FD SAGE Publications
VO 10
IS 4
SP 16
OP 17
DO 10.1177/155989771004011
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/10/4/16.abstract
AB A study of two standard therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) showed that outcomes are better when patient preference is taken into account when prescribing treatment. While treatment with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and treatment via prolonged exposure were both effective in the study, the best outcomes were observed in patients who were actively involved in treatment selection.