2023
Exacerbated PTSD symptoms among older U.S. military veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from the national health and resilience in veterans study
Cations M, Cook J, Fischer I, Pietrzak R. Exacerbated PTSD symptoms among older U.S. military veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from the national health and resilience in veterans study. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2023, 163: 386-390. PMID: 37269773, PMCID: PMC10227439, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2023.05.078.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCOVID-19HumansMiddle AgedPandemicsStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSymptom Flare UpUnited StatesVeteransConceptsU.S. military veteransPTSD symptomsSymptom exacerbationNational HealthMedical conditionsU.S. veteransTrauma exposureMilitary veteransUnited States veteransCOVID-19 pandemicCoronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemicOlder U.S. veteransPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomologyOlder veteransStates veteransExacerbationVeterans StudyPTSD ChecklistSymptomsLatent growth mixture modelMental healthAdditional riskRestriction stressLater lifeVeterans
2020
A Methodological Advance Leads to Surprising Findings in Understanding, Older Adult Trauma Survivor's Responses to Pandemics
Cook JM. A Methodological Advance Leads to Surprising Findings in Understanding, Older Adult Trauma Survivor's Responses to Pandemics. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2020, 29: 115-116. PMID: 33239205, PMCID: PMC7666807, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2020.11.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdaptation, PsychologicalAgedCOVID-19Cross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMalePandemicsQuality of LifeSARS-CoV-2Stress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSurvivorsImplementation 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsCognitive Behavioral TherapyHumansImplosive TherapyLongitudinal StudiesQualitative ResearchResidential TreatmentStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsEvidence-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 PEPsychotherapyTherapyComparisons 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsDelivery of Health CareHumansMental HealthPrimary Health CareStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesVeteransConceptsMental 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
Posttraumatic stress symptom courses in U.S. military veterans: A seven-year, nationally representative, prospective cohort study
Mota NP, Cook JM, Smith NB, Tsai J, Harpaz-Rotem I, Krystal JH, Southwick SM, Pietrzak RH. Posttraumatic stress symptom courses in U.S. military veterans: A seven-year, nationally representative, prospective cohort study. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2019, 119: 23-31. PMID: 31546045, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2019.09.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDisease ProgressionFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesProtective FactorsStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesVeteransConceptsPTSD symptom courseSymptom courseU.S. military veteransLatent growth mixture modelingProspective cohort studyMilitary veteransLifetime psychiatric historyMental health treatmentPhysical health difficultiesLifetime traumatic eventsTrauma-exposed veteransProtective psychosocial characteristicsCohort studyProspective cohortModerate symptomsModifiable correlatesNational HealthSymptomatic coursePsychiatric historyHealth treatmentU.S. veteransVeterans StudyPsychosocial characteristicsHigher symptomsHealth difficultiesTrauma Training: Competencies, Initiatives, and Resources
Cook JM, Newman E, Simiola V. Trauma Training: Competencies, Initiatives, and Resources. Psychotherapy 2019, 56: 409-421. PMID: 31282716, DOI: 10.1037/pst0000233.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsClinical CompetenceCounselingCross-Sectional StudiesCurriculumHumansModels, EducationalPsychotherapySocieties, ScientificSpecializationStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesConceptsTrauma competenciesRelevance of traumaPsychology graduate studentsAmerican Psychological AssociationMental health effectsTraumatic stressCounseling psychologyPsychological AssociationClinical populationsClients' livesTraining issuesPsychologistsCurriculum developmentComprehensive modelCompetenciesGraduate-level educationProfessional practiceFoundational knowledgeGraduate studentsPsychologyTraumaStandard curriculumOrganization educationTraining policiesSkillsRandomized 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAfghan Campaign 2001-Cognitive Behavioral TherapyDreamsFemaleHumansImagery, PsychotherapyIraq War, 2003-2011MaleStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVeteransConceptsCognitive 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
Which patients initiate cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure in department of veterans affairs PTSD clinics?
Rosen CS, Bernardy NC, Chard KM, Clothier B, Cook JM, Crowley J, Eftekhari A, Kehle-Forbes SM, Mohr DC, Noorbaloochi S, Orazem RJ, Ruzek JI, Schnurr PP, Smith BN, Sayer NA. Which patients initiate cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure in department of veterans affairs PTSD clinics? Journal Of Anxiety Disorders 2018, 62: 53-60. PMID: 30550959, DOI: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2018.11.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmbulatory CareAmbulatory Care FacilitiesCognitionCognitive Behavioral TherapyComorbidityFacilities and Services UtilizationFemaleHumansImplosive TherapyMaleMiddle AgedPatient Acceptance of Health CareStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsCognitive processing therapyCo-occurring psychiatric diagnosesVeterans AffairsVeterans Affairs PTSD clinicVA administrative dataVA Medical CenterService-connected disabilityMore comorbiditiesMost patientsVA clinicsSpecialty clinicPsychiatric hospitalizationPTSD clinicMedical CenterPsychiatric diagnosisPatientsExposure therapyClinicTherapyClinical suitabilityEthnic differencesFurther studiesAdministrative dataPTSDDepartmentPosttraumatic 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgingHumansKnowledge BasesMinority GroupsNorth AmericaStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticStress Disorders, TraumaticVeteransConceptsPosttraumatic 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 associationThe Influence of Team Functioning and Workload on Sustainability of Trauma-Focused Evidence-Based Psychotherapies
Mohr DC, Rosen CS, Schnurr PP, Orazem RJ, Noorbaloochi S, Clothier BA, Eftekhari A, Bernardy NC, Chard KM, Crowley JJ, Cook JM, Kehle-Forbes SM, Ruzek JI, Sayer NA. The Influence of Team Functioning and Workload on Sustainability of Trauma-Focused Evidence-Based Psychotherapies. Psychiatric Services 2018, 69: 879-886. PMID: 29793398, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201700432.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeasuring Use of Evidence-Based Psychotherapy for PTSD in VA Residential Treatment Settings with Clinician Survey and Electronic Medical Record Templates
Shiner B, Leonard Westgate C, Simiola V, Thompson R, Schnurr PP, Cook JM. Measuring Use of Evidence-Based Psychotherapy for PTSD in VA Residential Treatment Settings with Clinician Survey and Electronic Medical Record Templates. Military Medicine 2018, 183: e539-e546. PMID: 29547909, PMCID: PMC6115864, DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usy008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedElectronic Health RecordsEvidence-Based PracticeFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient Acceptance of Health CarePsychotherapyResidential FacilitiesRetrospective StudiesStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsResidential PTSD programsEvidence-based psychotherapiesPTSD programEBP deliveryElectronic medical recordsTherapist factorsCognitive processing therapyNegative predictorResidential treatment settingsPatient factorsEMR templateIndividual formatGroup formatMultiple patient factorsProportion of patientsPatient-level predictorsMultivariable logistic regressionPTSDPatient-level dataPositive predictorTherapistsDisorders ProgramRobust standard error estimationElectronic medical record templatesTreatment settingsVA 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntidepressive AgentsHumansInterpersonal RelationsPainPatient Education as TopicPsychotherapyStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticTerminal CareConceptsEnd 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 populationPopulationComorbidities
2017
Engaging a public audience: Social justice advocacy and dissemination of trauma science
Cook JM. Engaging a public audience: Social justice advocacy and dissemination of trauma science. Journal Of Trauma & Dissociation 2017, 19: 131-135. PMID: 28929928, DOI: 10.1080/15299732.2018.1380491.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe 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 directorsThe role of evidence-based therapy relationships on treatment outcome for adults with trauma: A systematic review
Ellis AE, Simiola V, Brown L, Courtois C, Cook JM. The role of evidence-based therapy relationships on treatment outcome for adults with trauma: A systematic review. Journal Of Trauma & Dissociation 2017, 19: 185-213. PMID: 28509624, DOI: 10.1080/15299732.2017.1329771.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultEvidence-Based MedicineHumansPsychotherapeutic ProcessesStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticTreatment OutcomeConceptsTrauma survivorsTreatment outcomesAdult trauma survivorsTrauma-related distressEvidence-based therapy relationshipsAllied Health Literature databasesNineteen unique studiesNon-randomized assignmentPsychological treatmentTraumatic stressTherapist trainingRelationship variablesHealth Literature databasesTherapist characteristicsClient engagementTherapeutic allianceTherapy relationshipInclusion criteriaComparison groupCumulative IndexMethodological concernsSystematic reviewClient feedbackComprehensive searchEmpirical literatureDifferential predictive value of PTSD symptom clusters for mental health care among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans following PTSD diagnosis
Smith NB, Tsai J, Pietrzak RH, Cook JM, Hoff R, Harpaz-Rotem I. Differential predictive value of PTSD symptom clusters for mental health care among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans following PTSD diagnosis. Psychiatry Research 2017, 256: 32-39. PMID: 28622572, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2017.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderAfghanistan veteransPTSD symptom clustersNational VA administrative dataVeterans AffairsSymptom clustersMental health service utilizationTreatment-related variablesHealth service utilizationVA administrative dataSelection of treatmentMental health carePTSD symptom cluster severitySymptom cluster severityTrauma-exposed veteransInitial diagnosisClinical variablesPsychotherapy visitsAdequate doseService utilizationDifferential predictive valueLarge cohortCombination treatmentPsychotherapy initiationTreatment approaches