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Systematic Review of Evidence and Treatment Approaches: Psychosocial and Mental Health Care for Children in War

Forfatter(e)
Jordans, M. J. D. Tol, W. A. Komproe, I. H. De Jong, J. V. T. M.
År
2009
DOI
10.1111/j.1475-3588.2008.00515.x
Tidsskrift
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Sider
2-14
Kategori(er)
Traumatiske belastninger/stress (PTSD) Livskvalitet og trivsel
Tiltakstype(r)
Abstract

Background: There is a growing body of literature on interventions addressing psychosocial wellbeing and mental health of children affected by violence in low- and middle-income countries.

Methods: This systematic review of PubMed, PsychINFO, and PILOTS identified 500 publications (1991-2008) on interventions.

Results: Sixty-six publications (12 treatment outcome studies and 54 intervention descriptions, covering a range of treatment modalities) met inclusion criteria. Most interventions are evaluated positively, while some studies lack evidence for efficacy and effectiveness.

Conclusion: Scarcity of rigorous studies, diversity of interventions, and mixed results of evaluations demonstrate a need to identify evidence-based interventions. The literature presents consensus on a number of treatment-related issues, yet the application remains limited across interventions.