Non-pharmacological therapies for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder among emergency responders: a scoping review.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate mindfulness-based therapy as a non-pharmacological treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder in emergency responders.
Results Summary
Mindfulness-based therapy was among the therapeutic options that presented positive results, aligning with national and international treatment recommendations. The study did not provide specific details on the magnitude of mindfulness's effects compared to other therapies.
Population
Emergency responders with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
omega 3 food supplement | neutral | post-traumatic stress disorder | emergency responders | - | considered non-pharmacological treatment | #1 |
art therapy | neutral | post-traumatic stress disorder | emergency responders | - | considered non-pharmacological treatment | #2 |
physical exercise therapy | neutral | post-traumatic stress disorder | emergency responders | - | considered non-pharmacological treatment | #3 |
mindfulness-based therapy | neutral | post-traumatic stress disorder | emergency responders | - | considered non-pharmacological treatment | #4 |
therapy with elements of nature | neutral | post-traumatic stress disorder | emergency responders | - | considered non-pharmacological treatment | #5 |
psychotherapy | neutral | post-traumatic stress disorder | emergency responders | - | considered non-pharmacological treatment | #6 |
psychotherapy via telehealth | neutral | post-traumatic stress disorder | emergency responders | - | presented as an option for treatment | #7 |
diet therapy | no change | post-traumatic stress disorder | emergency responders | - | requires more evidence | #8 |
other therapeutic options | increase | post-traumatic stress disorder | emergency responders | - | presented positive results | #9 |
OBJECTIVE: Identify non-pharmacological therapies for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in emergency responders. METHOD: Scope review according to the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute and the PRISMA-ScR protocol. A search was conducted in nine databases, portals of theses and dissertations, and using an electronic search engine. RESULTS: In total, 23 studies were selected and analyzed, and then categorized into six thematic fields - therapy with omega 3 food supplement, art therapy, physical exercise therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, therapy with elements of nature, and psychotherapy - which were considered non-pharmacological treatments for this psychopathology among emergency responders, as well as the use of psychotherapy via telehealth as an option for treatment. CONCLUSION: More evidence supporting diet therapy is required, while the other therapeutic options presented positive results, finding support in national and international recommendations of treatment and clinical practice.