Volume 15, No 2, 2018
Effectiveness Of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy And Culture Based Instructions Among Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Patients: A Comparative Study
Dr, Rubia Jan , Dr, Shawkat Ahmad Shah , Dr, Arshad Hussain
Abstract
In addition to individual and situational factors, cultural foundations have a role in the development of PTSD. Cultural beliefs and practices, along with customs, familial backgrounds, and social roles all have a significant impact on psychosocial regulation in those recovering from a major traumatic event. Although several studies have compared western and eastern interventions, there are few studies on culture-based treatment interventions. Individual differences make it difficult and unproductive to design a universal treatment for people of varied cultural backgrounds. For therapists to understand the symptoms of patients in their cultural settings, cultural knowledge is essential. The study aims to compare the effectiveness of CBT and CBI in the treatment of PTSD. Fifty (50) patients were enrolled in the study, out of which twenty-five (25) patients were randomly assigned to the CBT group and twenty-five (25) to the CBI group. Both the groups were assessed before and after treatment by using clinician-administered PTSD scale (CAPS), The study results revealed that both treatments effectively reduces symptoms of PTSD. However, CBI was more effective in reducing all symptoms of PTSD except the symptoms of hyperarousal.
Pages: 270-281
Keywords: PTSD, CBT, CBI, Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of life.