A single case series using visuospatial task interference to reduce the number of visual intrusive memories of trauma with refugees.

The current worldwide so‐called "refugee crisis" has led to an unprecedented increase in migration globally. Because of stigma and language barriers, mental health care for refugees is limited. There is a need for novel, scalable psychological interventions. We investigated whether a brief behaviour...

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Publicado en:Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy Vol. 28; no. 1; pp. 109 - 124
Autores principales: Kanstrup, Marie, Kontio, Evelina, Geranmayeh, Anahita, Olofsdotter Lauri, Klara, Moulds, Michelle L., Holmes, Emily A.
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Jan2021
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          Kanstrup, Marie
          Kontio, Evelina
          Geranmayeh, Anahita
          Olofsdotter Lauri, Klara
          Moulds, Michelle L.
          Holmes, Emily A.
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          Behavior Therapy
          Task Performance and Analysis
          Refugees Psychosocial Factors
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          Psychological Trauma Complications
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      ab: The current worldwide so‐called "refugee crisis" has led to an unprecedented increase in migration globally. Because of stigma and language barriers, mental health care for refugees is limited. There is a need for novel, scalable psychological interventions. We investigated whether a brief behavioural intervention involving a memory reminder cue and Tetris gameplay on a smartphone reduces intrusive memories in refugees using a single case (N = 4) ABAB withdrawal design. The baseline phase (A) included a no‐intervention week; the intervention phase (B) included an in‐person session with the researchers, comprised of the behavioural intervention followed by self‐guided use in daily life the following week. All participants reported a decrease in intrusive memories after the intervention, as well as functional improvements (e.g., in concentration). Importantly, participants rated the intervention as feasible and acceptable. As one in‐person session was effective in persistent intrusion reduction, ABAB proved not to be the optimal design as intrusions did not rebound in the withdrawal phase. Findings are promising and highlight the need for further evaluation of novel interventions for mental health problems in refugees.
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