An observational study in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, sponsored by Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies. Status unknown at 1 site in Norway. Open to participants aged 6 Years to 18 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-09-30.
Sponsored by Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies · Observational
Norwegian child and advocacy centers´ core activities include both forensic services (e.g., forensic interviews) and follow-up services (e.g., treatment), aiming to coordinate the different services involved in each case to prevent additional burdens for youth in already vulnerable situations. However, a recent study indicates that very few receive follow-up after the forensic interview and that the follow-up in most cases includes one-time or occasional support and only in rare cases treatment. In the same study, youth receiving follow-up in the CAC in Oslo revealed significantly higher levels of common mental health problems than a comparable community sample, yet lower than clinical samples, indicating that many youths in CACs may be falling between different services within the health care system, not necessarily receiving the help they need elsewhere.
The current project will investigate four issues related to these knowledge needs;
Employees in the child advocacy centers (CAC) received training in trauma screening and a sub-sample received training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
To address the knowledge gaps, this project will answer the following research questions, corresponding to four Work Packages (WP):
To answer research question 1, qualitative interviews with children and caregivers will be conducted following their participation in TF-CBT.
For research question 2, quantitative data will be collected during the TF-CBT sessions. The child advocacy centers identify eligible TF-CBT clients through systematic trauma screening and establish routines for how TF-CBT is offered and delivered.
Research question 3 is qualitative, with semi-structured interviews with therapists.
Lastly, both questionnaire data and interviews will be used to answer research question 4.
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Children and adolescents who receive services at Norwegian child and adolescent advocacy centers. They are screened for posttraumatic reactions to the potential traumatising events that they have experienced, and are offered trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy if scoring above the clinical cut-off for PTS:
Exclusion Criteria:
Data will be collected from 2 child advocacy centers
Other: Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)
TF-CBT is a phase-based evidence-based treatment method for children and adolescents between 6-18 years who experience posttraumatic stress symptoms following trauma exposure. Parents or other close caregivers receive parallel sessions. It is normally provided through 12-16 sessions.
The Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS)
CATS is a screening instrument for PTSD based on the DSM-5 criterias.Total score range is between 0-60. A higher score indicates more symptoms, with a cut-off ≥ 21 as indication of a clinically relevant level of symptoms.
Time frame: 2021-2023
Child Post-Traumatic Cognitions Inventory (cPTCI)
Measures maladaptive cognitions in children and young people following trauma exposure. Total score range is between 0-60. A higher score indicates more symptoms.
Time frame: 2021-2023
Short Moods and Feelings Questionnaire (SMFQ)
Measures moods and feelings. Total score range is between 0-26. A higher score indicates more symptoms.
Time frame: 2021-2023
Duke-UNC Functional Social Support Questionnaire (FSSQ)
Measures social support. Total score range is between 8-40. The higher the average score, the greater the perceived social support.
Time frame: 2021-2023
Project specific questionnaire, inspired by the Working Alliance Inventory (WAI)
Measures trust. Total score range is between 12-48. The higher the average score, the greater the perceived alliance.
Time frame: 2021-2023
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (to the caregiver)
Measures cilients satisfaction with TF-CBT. Total score range is between 0-32.The higher the average score, the greater client satisfaction.
Time frame: 2021-2023
Child Satisfaction Questionnaire (developed by NKVTS)
3 items (children) developed by NKVTS, to measure child satisfaction with the treatment. Total score range from 3-12. The higher the average score, the higher child satisfaction.
Time frame: 2021-2023
Plan to share: No — This is not included in the consent letter to the participants.
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