Cultural adaptations in psychosocial interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder among refugees: A systematic review

Authors

Mitra Naseh, Portland State UniversityFollow
Mark J. Macgowan, Florida International University
Eric F. Wagner, Florida International UniversityFollow
Zahra Abtahi, University of TehranFollow
Miriam Potocky, Florida International University
Paul H. Stuart, Florida International University

Published In

Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work

Document Type

Citation

Publication Date

1-2-2019

Abstract

The aim of this study was to systematically review randomized controlled trials on non-pharmaceutical interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among adult refugees with a focus on identifying common cultural adaptations and reviewing possible effects of such adaptations on outcomes. The conducted systematic search yielded 11 studies. The strongest support was for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Commonly used cultural adaptations in the reviewed studies included modifications in personnel and setting context, changes in content, and translation or adaptation of evaluation tools.

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Copyright 2019 Taylor & Francis

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At the time of publication, Mitra Naseh was employed at Florida International University.

Locate the Document

https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2019.1570891

DOI

10.1080/15313204.2019.1570891

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/35396

Citation Details

Naseh, M., Macgowan, M. J., Wagner, E. F., Abtahi, Z., Potocky, M., & Stuart, P. H. (2019). Cultural adaptations in psychosocial interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder among refugees: A systematic review. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 28(1), 76-97.