Association between interoceptive awareness and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder: a meta-analysis

Key Points

• Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder are significantly associated with interoceptive awareness, indicating an important psychological link.
• The meta-analysis shows a clear connection between varying levels of interoceptive awareness and PTSD symptom severity across multiple datasets.
• Using robust statistical methods, this analysis consolidates findings from numerous studies to better understand this association.
• This study highlights the potential for integrating interoceptive awareness into therapeutic strategies for treating PTSD.