Cognitive behaviour therapy for post-traumatic stress symptoms in the context of hydrocephalus : a single case

Ian I. Kneebone, Samantha L. Hull

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    Abstract

    There is limited information about anxiety disorders occurring in the context of the challenging condition of hydrocephalus. This paper describes the treatment, via trauma-focused cognitive behaviour therapy (TFCBT), of post-traumatic stress symptoms arising on account of hydrocephalus in a 23-year-old man. Specific components of the intervention included exposure, cognitive disputation, and relaxation training. The 20-session intervention appeared effective with decreases in anxiety (on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) and event impact (on the Impact of Events Scale) from clinical to sub-clinical levels. The main contributor to change appeared to be the exposure element of the treatment. The benefits of the intervention were maintained at one-, three-, and six-month follow-up.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)86-97
    Number of pages12
    JournalNeuropsychological Rehabilitation
    Volume19
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2009

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