2023
The Functional Significance of a Novel Conceptualization of Intrusion Symptoms of PTSD
Spiller T, Gross G, Duek O, Pietrzak R, Harpaz-Rotem I. The Functional Significance of a Novel Conceptualization of Intrusion Symptoms of PTSD. European Psychiatry 2023, 66: s476-s477. PMCID: PMC10434546, DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2023.1020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic stress disorderIntrusion symptomsResidential treatment programEmotional functioningFactors of PTSDSymptoms of PTSDSymptom clustersDistinct underlying processesDisclosure of interestSelf-report formCore defining featuresStructural equation modellingPhysical functioningGood model fitStress disorderPTSD ChecklistIntrusion factorCorresponding subscalesPreliminary empirical evidenceInitial supportDSM-5Equation modellingTreatment programSuperior fitBiological underpinnings
2019
Adoption by VA Residential Programs of Two Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD: Effect on Patient Outcomes
Cook JM, Schnurr PP, Simiola V, Thompson R, Hoff R, Harpaz-Rotem I. Adoption by VA Residential Programs of Two Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD: Effect on Patient Outcomes. Psychiatric Services 2019, 70: 553-560. PMID: 30966944, PMCID: PMC6690369, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201800338.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCognitive Behavioral TherapyComorbidityDepressionFemaleHumansImplosive TherapyMaleMiddle AgedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePsychological DistressResidential TreatmentStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSubstance-Related DisordersUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderCognitive processing therapyEvidence-based psychotherapiesVeterans Affairs residential treatment programsAdoption groupsAlcohol useResidential treatment programSample of veteransGroup × time interactionPTSD symptomsStress disorderGroup formatProgram intakeResidential programs× time interactionDepression symptomsTreatment programPsychotherapyBasis of responsesPatient outcomesTime interactionProgram dischargeQualitative interviewsMonths postdischargeVeterans