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
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 problemsProviders
2011
How do components of evidence-based psychological treatment cluster in practice? A survey and cluster analysis
Gifford EV, Tavakoli S, Weingardt KR, Finney JW, Pierson HM, Rosen CS, Hagedorn HJ, Cook JM, Curran GM. How do components of evidence-based psychological treatment cluster in practice? A survey and cluster analysis. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2011, 42: 45-55. PMID: 21943809, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2011.07.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEvidence-based psychological treatmentsCognitive behavioral therapyEvidence-based practice disseminationTreatment integrity measuresCommunity Reinforcement ApproachEvidence-based treatmentsPsychological treatmentCouple therapyTreatment engagementContingency managementAbstinence initiationTreatment orientationReinforcement approachIntegrity measuresEvidence-based practiceRecovery maintenanceClusters of interventionsWeb-based surveySurvey itemsStructured familiesEmpathyInterventionCluster analysisMeasuresEndorsement
2008
A content analysis of advertisements for psychotherapy workshops: implications for disseminating empirically supported treatments
Cook JM, Weingardt KR, Jaszka J, Wiesner M. A content analysis of advertisements for psychotherapy workshops: implications for disseminating empirically supported treatments. Journal Of Clinical Psychology 2008, 64: 296-307. PMID: 18271002, DOI: 10.1002/jclp.20458.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Older Patient Perspectives on Long-Term Anxiolytic Benzodiazepine Use and Discontinuation: A Qualitative Study
Cook JM, Biyanova T, Masci C, Coyne JC. Older Patient Perspectives on Long-Term Anxiolytic Benzodiazepine Use and Discontinuation: A Qualitative Study. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2007, 22: 1094-1100. PMID: 17492325, PMCID: PMC2305752, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-007-0205-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAnti-Anxiety AgentsAttitude to HealthBenzodiazepinesDrug UtilizationFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleMiddle AgedSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsChronic useBenzodiazepine useBenzodiazepine usersSemi-structured patient interviewsAcceptable intervention strategiesPrimary care physiciansOlder patients' perspectivesChronic benzodiazepine usersIntervention strategiesYears of ageImportance of preventionEarly intervention strategiesMedication characteristicsCare physiciansPatient factorsPatient interviewsParticipantsThe participantsPatient's perspectiveChronic usersSide effectsOrdinary medicationsDiscontinuationOlder adultsDesignThe designMedicationsPhysicians’ Perspectives on Prescribing Benzodiazepines for Older Adults: A Qualitative Study
Cook JM, Marshall R, Masci C, Coyne JC. Physicians’ Perspectives on Prescribing Benzodiazepines for Older Adults: A Qualitative Study. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2007, 22: 303-307. PMID: 17356959, PMCID: PMC1824720, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-006-0021-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCare physiciansOlder adultsOlder community-residing adultsConclusionsPrimary care physiciansImportant clinical focusRisks of benzodiazepinesPrimary care physiciansUse of benzodiazepinesPublic health problemStrong patient satisfactionCommunity-residing adultsLong-term useRenewal of prescriptionsPrescribing benzodiazepinesOlder patientsPrescription renewalsBenzodiazepine useChronic usePatient satisfactionBenzodiazepine dependencyPatient educationHigh prevalencePractice guidelinesEffective treatmentVigilant monitoring
2006
Dissemination and Feasibility of a Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Substance Use Disorders and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Veterans Administration
Cook JM, Walser RD, Kane V, Ruzek JI, Woody G. Dissemination and Feasibility of a Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Substance Use Disorders and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Veterans Administration. Journal Of Psychoactive Drugs 2006, 38: 89-92. PMID: 16681179, DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2006.10399831.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBehavior TherapyHumansSafetyStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSubstance-Related DisordersTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderCognitive-behavioral treatmentSeeking SafetySubstance use disordersStress disorderInitial efficacy dataUse disordersSignificant symptom reductionSUD-PTSDComorbid substance use disorderUncontrolled pilot studySymptom reductionEfficacy dataInteractive trainingDissemination effortsVA settingsFront-line cliniciansGroup practice modelClinician trainingDisordersVeteransTrainingRoutine treatmentFuture disseminationSafety treatments