Publication
The SOLAR group program to promote recovery after disaster and trauma-A randomized controlled feasibility trial among German trauma survivors.
Publisher:
American Psychological Association (APA)
Date:
2022
DOI:
10.1037/TRA0001105
Abstract: Many disaster and trauma survivors experience persistent subclinical distress that places them at risk of developing a mental health disorder. This study describes the first European feasibility study of a brief and scalable skills-based intervention targeting persistent subclinical distress following disasters and trauma. Randomized controlled feasibility study of the Skills fOr Life Adjustment and Resilience (SOLAR) group program. German trauma survivors ( Eligibility rate was 33.6% recruitment speed was two days per participant 92.9% completed at least four of five sessions dropout rate was 10.0% 92.3% were "very satisfied" with the program. Between-group change scores showed a large effect size for patient-centered outcomes. Medium effect sizes were found for symptoms of insomnia, perceived social support, and quality of life. Small effects were identified for reductions in distress and functional impairment. The application of the SOLAR group program within a randomized controlled trial was feasible. Its efficacy should be further tested in a larger trial. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).