TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - A pilot study of trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy delivered via telehealth technology
JO  - Child maltreatment
A1  - Stewart, Regan W.
A1  - Orengo-Aguayo, Rosaura E.
A1  - Cohen, Judith A.
A1  - Mannarino, Anthony P.
A1  - de Arellano, Michael A.
SP  - 324
EP  - 333
VL  - 22
IS  - 4
N2  - Significant barriers exist in access to evidence-based, trauma-focused treatment among youth from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, those living in rural areas, and belonging to a racial and ethnic minority group, despite the high prevalence rates of trauma exposure among these underserved groups. The present study is proof-of-concept pilot of trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) delivered to underserved trauma-exposed youth ( N = 15) via telehealth technology (i.e., via one-on-one videoconferencing), aimed at addressing barriers in access to TF treatment. This pilot study provides preliminary evidence of the ability to successfully deliver TF-CBT via a telehealth delivery format. <br><br>RESULTS demonstrated clinically meaningful symptom change posttreatment (large effect sizes for youth-reported ( d = 2.93) and caregiver-reported ( d = 1.38) reduction in posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms), with no treatment attrition (0% dropout). These findings are promising in showing treatment effects that are comparable with TF-CBT delivered in an in-person, office-based setting and an important first step in determining how to best address the mental health needs of trauma-exposed youth with barriers in access to care.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1077-5595
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077559517725403
ID  - ref1
ER  -