2023
Subjective cognitive difficulties and posttraumatic stress disorder interact to increase suicide risk among middle-aged and older US military veterans
Cations M, Cook J, Nichter B, Esterlis I, Pietrzak R. Subjective cognitive difficulties and posttraumatic stress disorder interact to increase suicide risk among middle-aged and older US military veterans. International Psychogeriatrics 2023, 36: 599-607. PMID: 36756753, DOI: 10.1017/s1041610222001053.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic stress disorderSubjective cognitive difficultiesCurrent suicidal intentSuicidal intentSuicidal ideationPatient Health Questionnaire-9Suicide riskStress disorderCurrent posttraumatic stress disorderMilitary veteransCross-sectional studyUnited States military veteransUS military veteransCognitive Functioning ScaleOlder U.S. veteransCognitive difficultiesSubjective cognitive impairmentQuestionnaire-9US veteransNational HealthSuicide Behaviors QuestionnaireOlder veteransCognitive impairmentConcentration difficultiesU.S. veterans
2022
Influences of Aging on PTSD Prevalence, Neurobiology, and Clinical Course
Rutherford B, Cook J, Simiola V, Zhu X. Influences of Aging on PTSD Prevalence, Neurobiology, and Clinical Course. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2022, 30: s5-s6. DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2022.01.258.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic stress disorderTrauma-exposed healthy controlsChronic posttraumatic stress disorderOlder adultsMajor depressive disorderYoung adultsDevelopment of PTSDTreatment of PTSDSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitorsExposure-based psychotherapyNetwork connectivity differencesSexual assault survivorsProlonged exposure therapyEvidence-based psychotherapiesPhysical functioning trajectoriesIntrusive thoughtsExposure therapyMental health settingsHalf of veteransAssault survivorsStress disorderTraumatic experiencesTraumatic stimuliAge-related changesSignificant functional impairment
2020
Traumatic Stress in Older Adults
Cook J, Simiola V. Traumatic Stress in Older Adults. 2020 DOI: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190088224.013.9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic stress disorderAcute stress disorderOlder adultsStress disorderOnset of PTSDAdult trauma survivorsCognitive impairmentTrauma survivorsTraumatic stressMilitary sampleFunctional impairmentAdult civiliansPhysical healthHealthcare utilizationSuicidal ideationSuicide riskImpairmentOlder individualsAdultsGender minoritiesDemographic factorsMental impairmentPrior symptomsDisordersAge groupsComparisons Between Patients Diagnosed with PTSD in Primary Care Versus Mental Health Care in Five Large Civilian Health Care Systems
Cook JM, Zeber JE, Simiola V, Rossom R, Scherrer JF, Owen-Smith AA, Ahmedani BK, Zolfaghari K, Copeland LA. Comparisons Between Patients Diagnosed with PTSD in Primary Care Versus Mental Health Care in Five Large Civilian Health Care Systems. Journal Of Clinical Psychology In Medical Settings 2020, 28: 221-228. PMID: 32048114, PMCID: PMC7515602, DOI: 10.1007/s10880-020-09706-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health carePosttraumatic stress disorderPrimary careSpecialty mental health careSerious mental health disordersHealth care utilizationHealth careDiagnosis of PTSDMedical record dataMental health disordersCivilian health care systemsHealth care systemClinical characteristicsCare utilizationPC providersTreatment modalitiesPC settingsProfit healthcare systemProvider typePatientsPTSD patientsHealth disordersStress disorderCare systemRecord dataProvider General Attitudes Versus Specific Perceptions of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD
Cook JM, Thompson R, Simiola V, Stirman S, Schnurr PP. Provider General Attitudes Versus Specific Perceptions of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD. Psychological Services 2020, 17: 46-53. PMID: 30265069, PMCID: PMC6437015, DOI: 10.1037/ser0000280.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelCognitive Behavioral TherapyEvidence-Based PracticeFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansImplosive TherapyMaleMiddle AgedPsychotherapy, GroupResidential TreatmentStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsConceptsCognitive processing therapyEvidence-based psychotherapiesPosttraumatic stress disorderResidential PTSD programsGeneral attitudesUse of PERole of attitudesSpecific perceptionsPTSD programStress disorderTreatment developersSelf-reported useExposure componentPositive perceptionsTreatment providersPerceptionOnline surveyAttitudesPsychotherapyDelivery-related variablesProlonged exposurePotential predictorsGroup basisPredictorsSkills
2019
Provider Perspectives on Choosing Prolonged Exposure of Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD: A National Investigation of VA Residential Treatment Providers
Simiola V, Ellis AE, Thompson R, Schnurr PP, Cook JM. Provider Perspectives on Choosing Prolonged Exposure of Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD: A National Investigation of VA Residential Treatment Providers. Practice Innovations 2019, 4: 194-203. PMID: 33134522, PMCID: PMC7597679, DOI: 10.1037/pri0000091.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEvidence-based psychotherapiesCognitive processing therapyIndex traumaVeterans Affairs residential treatment programsTraumatic stress symptomsPosttraumatic stress disorderResidential treatment providersResidential treatment programMental health providersMixed-methods investigationStress disorderStress symptomsImprovement of trainingTreatment programTreatment providersPrevious trainingNational investigationHealth providersVeteransTrainingPTSDClinical practiceMemoryPsychotherapyProvider perspectivesRandomized Controlled Trial of Imagery Rehearsal for Posttraumatic Nightmares in Combat Veterans.
Harb GC, Cook JM, Phelps AJ, Gehrman PR, Forbes D, Localio R, Harpaz-Rotem I, Gur RC, Ross RJ. Randomized Controlled Trial of Imagery Rehearsal for Posttraumatic Nightmares in Combat Veterans. Journal Of Clinical Sleep Medicine 2019, 15: 757-767. PMID: 31053215, PMCID: PMC6510682, DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.7770.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyPosttraumatic stress disorderNightmare Distress QuestionnaireNightmare Frequency QuestionnaireBehavioral therapySevere posttraumatic stress disorderUnited States veteransOperation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom veteransImagery rehearsalOperation Iraqi Freedom veteransSubgroups of veteransIraqi Freedom veteransFrequency questionnaireControlled TrialsPrimary outcomeLikelihood ratio chi-squareStates veteransDistress QuestionnaireStress disorderChi-squareRecurrent nightmaresConfidence intervalsMilitary veteransVeteransCombat veteransAdoption 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
2018
Using Prolonged Exposure With an Older Male U.S. Veteran With Childhood Sexual Abuse-Related PTSD
McCarthy E, Cook J. Using Prolonged Exposure With an Older Male U.S. Veteran With Childhood Sexual Abuse-Related PTSD. Clinical Case Studies 2018, 18: 115-127. DOI: 10.1177/1534650118819140.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSexual abuse-related posttraumatic stress disorderPosttraumatic stress disorderAbuse-related posttraumatic stress disorderCase reportChildhood sexual abuseTreatment of PTSDChronic posttraumatic stress disorderProlonged exposureRandomized clinical trialsMale U.S. veteransCourse of treatmentEvidence-based psychotherapiesQuality of lifeTreatment outcome studiesU.S. Army veteransClinical trialsDepressive symptomsOutcome studiesOlder menVivo exposureMeaningful improvementsU.S. veteransImaginal exposureSexual abuseStress disorderPosttraumatic Stress Disorder in Older Adults: A Conceptual Review
Kaiser A, Cook JM, Glick DM, Moye J. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Older Adults: A Conceptual Review. Clinical Gerontologist 2018, 42: 359-376. PMID: 30422749, PMCID: PMC6666306, DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2018.1539801.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overCognitive AgingCognitive DysfunctionCommunity Mental Health ServicesComorbidityFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMilitary HealthPrevalencePsychotherapyRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticTerminal CareUnited StatesVeteransWounds and InjuriesConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderOlder adultsStress disorderRates of PTSDNon-pharmacological treatmentPartial posttraumatic stress disorderImportant clinical considerationsAcademic Search Premier databasesU.S. military veteransIntact older adultsMental health practitionersPatient functioningClinical considerationsTreatment adaptationClinical perspectiveHealth practitionersPremier databasePTSD symptomsYoung adultsTrauma historyMilitary veteransLater lifeAdultsPTSD experiencesDisordersTrauma and Aging
Cook JM, Simiola V. Trauma and Aging. Current Psychiatry Reports 2018, 20: 93. PMID: 30194546, DOI: 10.1007/s11920-018-0943-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderOlder adultsAppropriate mental health treatmentMental health treatmentTraumatic exposureStress disorderLongitudinal investigationHealth treatmentCognitive impairmentCurrent knowledge baseMental health-related servicesLater lifeDiverse backgroundsRacial minoritiesAdultsHealth-related servicesMore researchScientific findingsRepresentative sampleMajor scientific findingsTargeted outreachRecent FindingsThereService useReviewThe aimSignificant associationUse of Reflective Journaling to Understand Decision Making Regarding Two Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD: Practice Implications
Cook JM, Simiola V, McCarthy E, Ellis A, Stirman S. Use of Reflective Journaling to Understand Decision Making Regarding Two Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD: Practice Implications. Practice Innovations 2018, 3: 153-167. PMID: 30906873, PMCID: PMC6426332, DOI: 10.1037/pri0000070.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEvidence-based psychotherapiesCognitive processing therapyPosttraumatic stress disorderStress disorderVeterans Affairs residential treatment programsChronic posttraumatic stress disorderResidential treatment programTreatment developersLongitudinal investigationResidential treatmentPsychosocial needsTreatment programLife circumstancesPractice implicationsReflective journalsReflective journalingPsychotherapyDecision-making processFront-line providersJournalingEBP implementationPTSDMain themesDisordersPsychotherapistsVA Residential Treatment Providers’ Use of Two Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD: Global Endorsement Versus Specific Components
Thompson R, Simiola V, Schnurr PP, Stirman SW, Cook JM. VA Residential Treatment Providers’ Use of Two Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD: Global Endorsement Versus Specific Components. Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice And Policy 2018, 10: 131-139. PMID: 27893265, PMCID: PMC5446934, DOI: 10.1037/tra0000220.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAssessment and Treatment Considerations for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder at End of Life
Glick DM, Cook JM, Moye J, Kaiser AP. Assessment and Treatment Considerations for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder at End of Life. American Journal Of Hospice And Palliative Medicine® 2018, 35: 1133-1139. PMID: 29463090, PMCID: PMC6546161, DOI: 10.1177/1049909118756656.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnd of lifeTraumatic Stress DisorderEvidence-based trauma-focused treatmentsStress disorderPost-traumatic stress disorderTrauma-focused treatmentPatient populationManifestations of PTSDTreatment considerationsCare providersTreatment approachesNontraditional treatment approachesClinical implicationsPatientsTreatment issuesLack of awarenessPTSDCurrent reviewTraditional psychotherapyDisordersAdditional benefitMental staminaLatter populationPopulationComorbiditiesMental health considerations and service utilization in older adult nonveterans and veterans.
Kaiser A, Cook J, Wang J, Davison E, Schnurr P. Mental health considerations and service utilization in older adult nonveterans and veterans. 2018, 259-275. DOI: 10.1037/0000061-015.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
The Influence of Patient Readiness on Implementation of Evidence-Based PTSD Treatments in Veterans Affairs Residential Programs
Cook JM, Simiola V, Hamblen JL, Bernardy N, Schnurr PP. The Influence of Patient Readiness on Implementation of Evidence-Based PTSD Treatments in Veterans Affairs Residential Programs. Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice And Policy 2017, 9: 51-58. PMID: 27348065, PMCID: PMC5192004, DOI: 10.1037/tra0000162.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCognitionCognitive Behavioral TherapyComorbidityEmotional IntelligenceEvidence-Based PracticeHealth PersonnelHumansImplosive TherapyInterviews as TopicMotivationPatient Acceptance of Health CareQualitative ResearchResidential TreatmentStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSuperior Sagittal SinusUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsTrauma-focused evidence-based treatmentsCognitive processing therapyEvidence-based treatmentsPosttraumatic stress disorderResidential PTSD treatment programPTSD treatment programConcept of readinessMental health providers' perceptionsStress disorderGeneral readinessFuture research directionsVeterans' perceptionsTreatment programSpecific skillsPerceptionPatient readinessVeterans AffairsProlonged exposureResidential stayPsychiatric stabilityQualitative interviewsReadinessHealth providers' perceptionsResearch directionsMental health directorsA National Survey of Trauma Training in Psychology Internships
Simiola V, Smothers B, Thompson R, Cook J. A National Survey of Trauma Training in Psychology Internships. Journal Of Aggression Maltreatment & Trauma 2017, 27: 309-322. DOI: 10.1080/10926771.2017.1311977.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTrauma/posttraumatic stress disorderPsychology internship programsPosttraumatic stress disorderTrauma trainingTraining opportunitiesPsychology internshipsTraumatized populationsStress disorderSupervision formatsMedian impact scoreCurrent training practicesSupervisory trainingTraining directorsInternship placementsTraining practicesFrequency of trainingTrainingHours of didacticsImpact scoresTraining activitiesInternship programHigh levelsScoresNational surveyStudentsImproving and sustaining delivery of CPT for PTSD in mental health systems: a cluster randomized trial
Wiltsey Stirman S, Finley EP, Shields N, Cook J, Haine-Schlagel R, Burgess JF, Dimeff L, Koerner K, Suvak M, Gutner CA, Gagnon D, Masina T, Beristianos M, Mallard K, Ramirez V, Monson C. Improving and sustaining delivery of CPT for PTSD in mental health systems: a cluster randomized trial. Implementation Science 2017, 12: 32. PMID: 28264720, PMCID: PMC5339953, DOI: 10.1186/s13012-017-0544-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEvidence-based psychotherapiesMental health systemCognitive processing therapyTreatment protocolHealth systemRoutine care settingsFull treatment protocolCohort of cliniciansMental health clinicsQuality of lifePosttraumatic stress disorderPTSD symptom changeEligible patientsClinical outcomesHealthcare utilizationHealth clinicsCare settingsSymptom changeClinical settingStress disorderMental healthPhysical healthTeam of investigatorsContinuous quality improvementHealthcare systemOlder Adults with PTSD: Brief State of Research and Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Case Illustration
Cook JM, McCarthy E, Thorp SR. Older Adults with PTSD: Brief State of Research and Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Case Illustration. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2017, 25: 522-530. PMID: 28214073, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2016.12.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPost-traumatic stress disorderEvidence-based psychotherapiesOlder adultsChronic post-traumatic stress disorderSensory declineTraumatic eventsStress disorderPhysical healthYoung adultsCase illustrationLater lifeVeterans Affairs Health Care SystemEmpirical researchPhysical disordersPsychotherapyOlder individualsProlonged exposureAdultsLifetime exposureOlder veteransHealth care systemCognitionDisordersCare systemResearch
2016
Trauma and PTSD in older adults: Prevalence, course, concomitants and clinical considerations
Cook JM, Simiola V. Trauma and PTSD in older adults: Prevalence, course, concomitants and clinical considerations. Current Opinion In Psychology 2016, 14: 1-4. PMID: 28813305, DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2016.08.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic stress disorderOlder adultsOlder adult survivorsAvailable treatmentsMale veteransClinical considerationsOverall healthAdult survivorsStress disorderTraumatic exposureCurrent reviewPrevalenceLongitudinal investigationRepresentative sampleAdultsVeteransMajor advancesHealthTraumatic experiencesReviewSurvivorsTrauma