2020
Implementation Patterns of Two Evidence‐Based Psychotherapies in Veterans Affairs Residential Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Programs: A Five‐Point Longitudinal National Investigation
Cook JM, Simiola V, Thompson R, Mackintosh M, Rosen C, Sayer N, Schnurr PP. Implementation Patterns of Two Evidence‐Based Psychotherapies in Veterans Affairs Residential Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Programs: A Five‐Point Longitudinal National Investigation. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2020, 33: 432-442. PMID: 32583606, PMCID: PMC7719091, DOI: 10.1002/jts.22557.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEvidence-based psychotherapiesDisorder treatment programsCognitive processing therapyMore patientsCertain patientsDisorders ProgramPosttraumatic Stress Disorder (CR for PTSD) programTreatment programStudy periodAssessment pointsIndividual basisImplementation sciencePatientsResidential settingsOne-fifthPresent studyNational investigationTime 5Qualitative interviewsTime 3Most programsResource-intensive natureUse of PEPsychotherapyTherapyProvider 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
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
2018
VA 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 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 directors
2014
A Quantitative Test of an Implementation Framework in 38 VA Residential PTSD Programs
Cook JM, Dinnen S, Thompson R, Ruzek J, Coyne JC, Schnurr PP. A Quantitative Test of an Implementation Framework in 38 VA Residential PTSD Programs. Administration And Policy In Mental Health And Mental Health Services Research 2014, 42: 462-473. PMID: 25199813, PMCID: PMC4362884, DOI: 10.1007/s10488-014-0590-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive processing therapySupportive organizational contextIndividual cognitive processing therapyOrganizational contextResidential PTSD programsEvidence-based psychotherapiesDisorder treatment programsPTSD programOverall positive viewGroup formatTreatment programPositive viewOnline surveyProlonged exposurePsychotherapyContextIndividual basisProgramIndividualsImplicationsImplementation effortsQuantitative testEvaluation of an Implementation Model: A National Investigation of VA Residential Programs
Cook JM, Dinnen S, Coyne JC, Thompson R, Simiola V, Ruzek J, Schnurr PP. Evaluation of an Implementation Model: A National Investigation of VA Residential Programs. Administration And Policy In Mental Health And Mental Health Services Research 2014, 42: 147-156. PMID: 24817625, PMCID: PMC4240747, DOI: 10.1007/s10488-014-0555-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive processing therapyPosttraumatic stress disorderResidential PTSD programsResidential treatment programSupportive peer networksEvidence-based treatmentsMental health providersPTSD programStress disorderSemi-structured qualitative interviewsNational investigationImprovement of trainingResidential programsCPT implementationTreatment programVeterans AffairsQualitative interviewsProlonged exposureHealth providersQualitative dataLeadershipPatient improvementAlternative treatmentProvider useBeliefsChanges in Implementation of Two Evidence‐Based Psychotherapies for PTSD in VA Residential Treatment Programs: A National Investigation
Cook JM, Dinnen S, Thompson R, Simiola V, Schnurr PP. Changes in Implementation of Two Evidence‐Based Psychotherapies for PTSD in VA Residential Treatment Programs: A National Investigation. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2014, 27: 137-143. PMID: 24668757, PMCID: PMC4036220, DOI: 10.1002/jts.21902.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedCognitive Behavioral TherapyEducation, ContinuingEvidence-Based PracticeHealth Care SurveysHealth PersonnelHumansImplosive TherapyInterviews as TopicLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CareQualitative ResearchResidential TreatmentStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsEvidence-based treatmentsCognitive processing therapyPosttraumatic stress disorderResidential treatment programTreatment programImplementation of EBTsVeterans Affairs residential treatment programsEvidence-based psychotherapiesUse of CPTInitial implementation effortsNatural courseEligible providersStress disorderNumber of providersPES useTime pointsLevel of trainingBaselineTherapyProvidersNational investigationNational trainersSignificant numberCase consultation
2013
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans: National Findings from VA Residential Treatment Programs
Cook JM, Dinnen S, O'Donnell C, Bernardy N, Rosenheck R, Hoff R. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans: National Findings from VA Residential Treatment Programs. Psychiatry 2013, 76: 18-31. PMID: 23458113, PMCID: PMC3661276, DOI: 10.1521/psyc.2013.76.1.18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdolescentAdultAfghan Campaign 2001-Age FactorsAttitude of Health PersonnelBrain InjuriesComorbidityHumansIraq War, 2003-2011MaleMilitary PersonnelPatient Acceptance of Health CareProgram EvaluationQualitative ResearchQuality ImprovementResidential TreatmentStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSubstance-Related DisordersUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsResidential treatment programPosttraumatic stress disorderTreatment programVeterans Affairs residential treatment programsNon-VA health care systemsIndividual health care providersHealth care providersActive duty personnelHealth care systemQuality improvement effortsVA managersIntensive treatmentCare providersSymptom presentationClinical issuesClinical implicationsAfghanistan veteransStress disorderCare systemDuty personnelPTSD symptomatologyNational findingsVeteransReadjustment problemsProvidersA Formative Evaluation of Two Evidence‐Based Psychotherapies for PTSD in VA Residential Treatment Programs
Cook JM, O'Donnell C, Dinnen S, Bernardy N, Rosenheck R, Hoff R. A Formative Evaluation of Two Evidence‐Based Psychotherapies for PTSD in VA Residential Treatment Programs. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2013, 26: 56-63. PMID: 23417875, PMCID: PMC3652649, DOI: 10.1002/jts.21769.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive processing therapyPosttraumatic stress disorderEvidence-based treatmentsResidential treatment programVeterans Affairs residential treatment programsTreatment programResidential treatment providersEvidence-based psychotherapiesEssential common elementsFace qualitative interviewsManualized treatmentStress disorderIndependent psychologistClinical programsProgrammatic servicesTreatment providersSubstantial proportionDissemination initiativesNational trainersTherapySemistructured interviewsFormative evaluationFull protocolTreatmentQualitative interviews