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  • Title: Open trial of interpersonal psychotherapy for chronic post traumatic stress disorder.
    Author: Robertson M, Rushton P, Batrim D, Moore E, Morris P.
    Journal: Australas Psychiatry; 2007 Oct; 15(5):375-9. PubMed ID: 17828633.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of adapting group-based interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT-G) for patients with chronic post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). METHODS: Thirteen subjects with DSM-IV-defined PTSD, with symptom duration greater than 12 months, entered the study, an 8-week treatment programme conducted in a clinical setting using IPT-G modified for the treatment of PTSD. Data obtained were analysed qualitatively and quantitatively. RESULTS: All 13 subjects completed the treatment programme and showed significant improvement in social functioning, general wellbeing and depressive symptoms. Treatment completers demonstrated a moderate reduction in the avoidant symptom cluster of PTSD. These improvements appeared stable at 3-month follow-up. Benefits appeared to be associated with perceived intra-therapy progress in resolving identified IPT problem areas. Qualitative analysis found that themes of 'reconnection' and 'interpersonal efficacy' were core parts of the experience of the treatment. CONCLUSION: IPT-G modified for PTSD appears to be of modest symptomatic benefit, but may lead to improvement in social functioning, general psychological wellbeing and enhanced interpersonal functioning. Further studies are indicated.
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