Research aim: To investigate how temporary residence permits influence PTSD symptom severity and treatment outcomes among trauma-affected refugees, compared to those with permanent residence permits or Danish citizenship.

Design: A retrospective cohort study

Population: 897 trauma-affected refugees, divided into three groups based on their residence permit status: temporary residents, permanent residents, and Danish citizens.

Methods: Participants' PTSD, depression, anxiety, quality of life, and functioning were measured using standardized scales (e.g., Harvard Trauma Questionnaire, Hopkins Symptom Checklist). Data was collected before and after treatment, and statistical analyses were conducted to compare pre- and post-treatment outcomes across the three residence status groups.

Primary investigator: Chiaki Masaki, MD

Supervisors: Erik Vindbjerg, Msc Psychology, PhD, Erik Lykke Mortensen, Msc Psychology, PhD, Maja Bruhn, MD, PhD student, Jessica Carlsson, MD, PhD

Publications

Masaki, C. Ø., Vindbjerg, E., Mortensen, E. L., Bruhn, M., & Carlsson, J. (2024). The impact of temporary residence permit on symptom severity and treatment outcome among refugees with PTSD. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 179, 133-140.
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