Feasibility of an adjunctive cognitive task in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder

Badawi, A; Steel, Z; Mahoney, C; Berle, D

Feasibility of an adjunctive cognitive task in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder

Badawi, A

Steel, Z Mahoney, C Berle, D

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Citation:: Discover Psychology, 2021, 1, (1), pp. 11
Issue Date:: 2021-12-20

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dc.contributor.author	Badawi, A https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4710-921X
dc.contributor.author	Steel, Z
dc.contributor.author	Mahoney, C
dc.contributor.author	Berle, D https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4861-2220
dc.date.accessioned	2022-01-17T23:53:07Z
dc.date.available	2022-01-17T23:53:07Z
dc.date.issued	2021-12-20
dc.identifier.citation	Discover Psychology, 2021, 1, (1), pp. 11
dc.identifier.issn	2731-4537
dc.identifier.issn	2731-4537
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/153237
dc.description.abstract	<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Visuospatial cognitive tasks that influence memory reconsolidation may be of benefit in reducing intrusive memories for traumatic events when used as an adjunct to trauma-focused psychotherapy. We conducted a feasibility assessment of a protocol that involved the use of a visuospatial cognitive task, the Tetris intervention, alongside routine exposure-based treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants were inpatients attending for PTSD treatment at a psychiatric hospital. The Tetris intervention was administered on three occasions when imaginal exposure had formed part of the treatment session. Using a phone app, participants also monitored intrusive memories over a 3-week period. Feasibility outcomes were fully met for the demand, implementation, practicality and adaptability criteria. Only a single criterion was not met for each of the acceptability and implementation criteria. Limited-efficacy testing outcomes are also discussed. Overall, the findings from our feasibility study indicated viability of the protocol, which involved implementation of the Tetris intervention alongside routine exposure-based treatment for PTSD, in a clinical inpatient setting.</jats:p>
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Springer Science and Business Media LLC
dc.relation	http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1122203
dc.relation.ispartof	Discover Psychology
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1007/s44202-021-00011-5
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dc.title	Feasibility of an adjunctive cognitive task in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder
dc.type	Journal Article
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health/GSH.Clinical Psychology
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dc.date.updated	2022-01-17T23:53:06Z
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AbstractVisuospatial cognitive tasks that influence memory reconsolidation may be of benefit in reducing intrusive memories for traumatic events when used as an adjunct to trauma-focused psychotherapy. We conducted a feasibility assessment of a protocol that involved the use of a visuospatial cognitive task, the Tetris intervention, alongside routine exposure-based treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants were inpatients attending for PTSD treatment at a psychiatric hospital. The Tetris intervention was administered on three occasions when imaginal exposure had formed part of the treatment session. Using a phone app, participants also monitored intrusive memories over a 3-week period. Feasibility outcomes were fully met for the demand, implementation, practicality and adaptability criteria. Only a single criterion was not met for each of the acceptability and implementation criteria. Limited-efficacy testing outcomes are also discussed. Overall, the findings from our feasibility study indicated viability of the protocol, which involved implementation of the Tetris intervention alongside routine exposure-based treatment for PTSD, in a clinical inpatient setting.

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