Doing the groundwork at home, working through it together: patient experiences of blended cognitive therapy for PTSD in routine care.

In 30 seconds

This qualitative study explored patient experiences with blended trauma-focused cognitive therapy (bTF-CT) for PTSD in routine care, involving 11 participants. Results indicated that patients found bTF-CT helpful and flexible, but also emotionally demanding, particularly during independent online components. In-person therapist support was crucial for maintaining engagement and satisfaction.

Key findings

• Participants valued the flexibility and helpfulness of blended cognitive therapy.
• Trauma-focused components were both beneficial and emotionally demanding, especially when done independently.
• In-person therapist support was essential for sustaining engagement and retention.
• Improvements suggested include better individual tailoring of treatment and pacing.

Why it matters

Understanding patient experiences with blended therapy formats can inform the development of more accessible and effective PTSD treatments in routine care, addressing the need for scalable and resource-efficient options.