ABSTRACT

Cognitive-Behavior Conjoint Therapy (CBCT) for PTSD has demonstrated efficacy among military couples in which the veteran is experiencing PTSD. Yet, no studies to date have investigated delivering CBCT online. This brief report aims to describe the feasibility of delivering CBCT online to UK military couples. Six military veterans and their partners received CBCT, delivered using an online video platform. They completed mental health measures at the start and end of treatment as well as 12-weeks follow-up. Data trends suggested reduced psychological distress and trauma symptoms as well as increased wellbeing of veterans and partners. On the individual level, most veterans (83.3%) demonstrated clinically significant reductions in PTSD symptoms. Therapist reflections suggested client acceptability of treatment and highlighted considerations for delivering CBCT online. Clinical implications and the need for further empirical investigation of online-delivered CBCT are discussed.

 抽象的

针对 PTSD 的认知行为联合疗法（CBCT）已在退伍军人经历 PTSD 的军人夫妇中显示出疗效。然而，迄今为止还没有研究调查在线提供 CBCT。这份简短的报告旨在描述向英国军人夫妇在线提供 CBCT 的可行性。六名退伍军人及其伴侣接受了通过在线视频平台提供的 CBCT。他们在治疗开始和结束时以及 12 周的随访中完成了心理健康测量。数据趋势表明，退伍军人及其伴侣的心理困扰和创伤症状减少，幸福感增加。在个人层面上，大多数退伍军人 (83.3%) 表现出 PTSD 症状的临床显着减轻。治疗师的反思表明客户对治疗的可接受性，并强调了在线提供 CBCT 的注意事项。讨论了在线 CBCT 的临床意义和进一步实证研究的必要性。