Feasibility of intensive prolonged exposure for PTSD: a pragmatic pilot study in Swedish public outpatient psychiatry

Key Points

• Intensive prolonged exposure therapy shows feasibility for treating PTSD in outpatient settings, indicating potential benefits.
• Participants report significant improvements in PTSD symptoms after undergoing the treatment for several weeks.
• Pilot study employs a pragmatic approach within a Swedish outpatient psychiatry framework, focusing on real-world applications.
• Results highlight the need for further research to confirm effectiveness and explore broader applications in mental healthcare.