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The Effectiveness of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

by Damian Quinn 1,*
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Emporia State University
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JPHE  2022 5(1):149; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 24 February 2022 / Accepted: 24 March 2022 / Published Online: 27 June 2022
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Abstract

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) has emerged as a leading treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluates the efficacy of CPT in reducing PTSD symptoms and improving overall functioning in individuals with PTSD. Through a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the effectiveness of CPT compared to control conditions (e.g., waitlist, supportive therapy) in targeting core symptoms of PTSD, including intrusive thoughts, avoidance behaviors, negative cognitions, and hyperarousal. Additionally, it examines potential moderators of treatment outcomes, such as treatment duration, mode of delivery (individual vs. group), therapist qualifications, and participant characteristics (e.g., trauma type, comorbidities), to better understand the factors influencing the effectiveness of CPT for PTSD.

Keywords: Cognitive Processing Therapy; CPT; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; PTSD; meta-analysis; randomized controlled trials; psychological intervention;
Copyright: © 2022 by Quinn. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Quinn, D. The Effectiveness of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2022, 5, 149. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Quinn D. The Effectiveness of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2022, 5(1):149. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Quinn, Damian 2022. "The Effectiveness of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials" Journal of Public Health & Environment 5, no.1:149. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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