A brief religiously-adapted cognitive behavioral therapy intervention for Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) after Kahramanmaraş earthquake in Türkiye: a case series - Summary - MDSpire
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A brief religiously-adapted cognitive behavioral therapy intervention for Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) after Kahramanmaraş earthquake in Türkiye: a case series
To evaluate the effectiveness of a brief, religiously-adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention for individuals experiencing Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) following the February 2023 earthquake in Türkiye.
Key Findings:
The intervention led to significant reductions in acute stress symptoms among participants.
Religious elements integrated into CBT provided culturally relevant support for coping with trauma.
Interpretation:
The findings suggest that incorporating religious elements into CBT can enhance the effectiveness of psychological interventions for trauma survivors, particularly in culturally sensitive contexts.
Limitations:
Small sample size and lack of control group limit generalizability.
The study primarily involved female participants, which may affect the applicability of results to male survivors.
Conclusion:
The study highlights the potential of religiously-adapted CBT as a viable intervention for managing ASD in disaster-affected populations, emphasizing the need for culturally and spiritually sensitive therapeutic approaches.
