Implementation of Truma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in Norway

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment method for children and adolescents who have been exposed to traumatic experiences and who are experiencing posttraumatic stress symptoms. TF-CBT has been implemented in Norwegian child and adolescent mental health clinics since 2012. The Ministry of Health is funding the implementation project, and the Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS) is responsible for the implementation, including training of therapists, quality monitoring, and research.

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Key information

Conditions

PTSD Mental Disorders Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Traumatic Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Age range

6 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

All participating child and adolescent mental health clinics received training by TF-CBT senior trainers at NKVTS in screening for trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress. A sub-sample of the therapists received training in TF-CBT. Data are collected on treatment outcomes for quality assurance.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

6-18 years
Referred to Norwegian child and adolescent mental health clinics

Exclusion criteria

Below 6 years and above 18 years

Treatment and study plan

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)

Other

TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment method for children and adolescents who have been exposed to trauma and experience posttraumatic stress symptoms. The treatment model has a family and caregiver focus, and non-offending caregivers are included in the treatment. TF-CBT is normally provided through 8-12 treatment sessions.

Primary outcomes

Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS)

Time frame: 2012-2014

Consists of two parts. Part 1 is a screening for exposure to potential traumatizing events; Part 2 is a screening for posstraumatic stress symptoms
Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS)

Time frame: 2015-2021

Consists of two parts. Part 1 is a screening for exposure to potential traumatizing events; Part 2 is a screening for posstraumatic stress symptoms

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Implementation of Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in Norwegian Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinics

Acronym: TF-CBT

Important dates

Study start: 2012
Primary completion: 2021
Study completion: 2021
First posted: Feb 21, 2022
Registry last updated: Feb 21, 2022

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