Post-traumatic stress disorder: treatment outcomes for a Kuwaiti child

Journal/Book: Int Soc Work. 1999; 42: 6 Bonhill Street, London, England EC2a 4Pu. Sage Publications Ltd. 163+.

Abstract: Children who experience political violence and wars are vulnerable to different sorts of psychological reactions. Unfortunately, cultural constraints and the stigma attached to therapy may prevent these children from receiving needed treatment. This study presents a case of a child with PTSD where a single subject design was used to measure treatment outcomes. The design enabled the social worker to assess, monitor and measure the course of treatment. The advantages of applying the design in clinical intervention in other cultures are highlighted.

Note: Article Soliman HH, Widener Univ, Ctr Social Work Educ, 1 Univ Pl, Chester,PA 19013 USA

Keyword(s): POSTTRAUMATIC-STRESS; IRAQI INVASION; DEPRESSION; PTSD; SURVIVORS; DESIGN

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