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To review psychotherapeutic interventions for PTSD in older, non-active military veterans, focusing on effectiveness and outcomes.

April 13, 2026Trauma Violence & AbuseOpen Access

Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Older, Non-Active Military Veterans With PTSD: An Integrative Review of Types, Effectiveness, and Clinical Outcomes

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To review psychotherapeutic interventions for PTSD in older, non-active military veterans, focusing on effectiveness and outcomes.
Conducted an integrative review following systematic guidelines,
Searched five electronic databases for relevant studies,
Included quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and case studies published in English or Portuguese.
23 studies met the inclusion criteria from 1,073 identified records,
Trauma-focused therapies, like prolonged exposure and cognitive processing therapy, showed consistent reductions in PTSD symptoms,
Effect sizes for trauma-focused therapies ranged from moderate to large,
Relaxation-based interventions produced smaller and inconsistent effects.

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Integrative review examines psychotherapeutic interventions for PTSD in older veterans, suggesting trauma-focused therapies are effective.

Gonçalves et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Integrative review examines psychotherapeutic interventions for PTSD in older veterans, suggesting trauma-focused therapies are effective.