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    Combining biofeedback and Narrative Exposure Therapy for persistent pain and PTSD in refugees: a pilot study

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    Morina, N; Maier, T; Bryant, R; Knaevelsrud, C; Wittmann, L; Rufer, M; Schnyder, U; Mueller, J
    Date
    2012-01-01
    Source Title
    European Journal of Psychotraumatology
    Publisher
    CO-ACTION PUBLISHING
    University of Melbourne Author/s
    Bryant, Richard
    Affiliation
    Psychiatry
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    Journal Article
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    Morina, N., Maier, T., Bryant, R., Knaevelsrud, C., Wittmann, L., Rufer, M., Schnyder, U. & Mueller, J. (2012). Combining biofeedback and Narrative Exposure Therapy for persistent pain and PTSD in refugees: a pilot study. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTRAUMATOLOGY, 3 (1), https://doi.org/10.3402/ejpt.v3i0.17660.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/11343/259083
    DOI
    10.3402/ejpt.v3i0.17660
    Abstract
    OBJECTIVE: Many traumatised refugees suffer from both persistent pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To date, no specific guidelines exist for treatment of this group of patients. This paper presents data on a pilot treatment study conducted with 15 traumatised refugees with persistent pain and PTSD. METHODS: Participants received 10 sessions of pain-focused treatment with biofeedback (BF) followed by 10 sessions of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET). Structured interviews and standardised questionnaires were used to assess symptoms of pain intensity, pain disability, PTSD and quality of life directly before and after treatment and at 3 months follow-up. RESULTS: Following the combined intervention, participants showed a significant reduction in both pain and PTSD symptoms, as well as improved quality of life. Additionally, biofeedback increased motivation for subsequent trauma-focused therapy, which in turn was related to larger PTSD treatment gains. CONCLUSION: This pilot study provides initial evidence that combining BF and NET is safe, acceptable, and feasible in patients with co-morbid persistent pain and PTSD.

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