Doctor-Patient Relationship in Transactional Analysis Therapy to Relieve Post Traumatic Stress among Armed Forces: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among armed forces is an issue that receives a large attention. Most armed forces that go through traumatic events may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping. Getting effective treatment can be critical to reduce symptoms and improve function. Transactional analysis (TA) is one of the non-pharmacologic treatments, which is used to show healthy interpersonal relationships and grow intrapersonal abilities. This study aimed to review systematically the doctor-patient relationship in transactional analysis therapy to relieve post-traumatic stress among armed forces. Subjects and Method: A systematic review was conducted by searching the following databases PubMed which published articles from 2008 to 2018. The keywords for this review included armed forces and PTSD. The inclusion criteria were review, systematic review, clinical review and guidelines. After review process 2 articles were included in this review. Results: Transactional analysis therapy improved interpersonal relationships, communication, well-being, firmness, coping, and symptom reduction. Good interpersonal and communication doctor improved healing of patients with PTSD. Conclusion: Transactional analysis therapy is effective in treating post-traumatic stress among armed forces.