Patient considerations in trauma-focused treatment decision-making: a qualitative study
Dionne M Dopmeijer, Noortje I van Vliet, Maarten K van Dijk, Manna A Alma · 2026
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Dionne Dopmeijer and three colleagues interview trauma patients about how they choose between trauma-focused therapies, in a paper dated twenty twenty-six. Many proven therapies exist for post-traumatic stress, yet use varies a lot. The team held deep interviews with twelve patients, aged twenty-one to fifty-five, at a Dutch mental health service. They read the talks for shared themes.
Five themes stood out, tied together by a need for care that fits the person. Patients weighed the therapy's features, the bond with the therapist, and the length and load of the work. Family and friends mattered, as did clear information. The authors urge tailored information and steady support through the choice.
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| CREATOR | Dionne M Dopmeijer, Noortje I van Vliet, Maarten K van Dijk, Manna A Alma |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 46 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |