Because of the high cost to individuals and systems of untreated PTSD in the population of people with SMI, treatment approaches for these individuals are being adapted from evidence-based PTSD interventions, and just beginning to be studied. Early results of these adaptation are promising in mitigating deleterious effects of PTSD in patients with SMI, if not eliminating it .It is the purpose of this systematic
Published work review identify clinical trials and experimental studies witch evaluate treatment effect of symptom, functional status ,and quality of life in patients with SMI who have the experienced PTSD . Evidence of the effectiveness of these programs is examined. Future areas of research and implications for nursing are discussed.