2014
Comparison of Clinician‐ and Self‐Assessments of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Older Versus Younger Veterans
Lunney CA, Schnurr PP, Cook JM. Comparison of Clinician‐ and Self‐Assessments of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Older Versus Younger Veterans. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2014, 27: 144-151. PMID: 24700623, DOI: 10.1002/jts.21908.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderOlder veteransYounger veteransPTSD symptomsOlder adultsHyperarousal symptomsSymptoms of PTSDAge 60 yearsSeparate clinical trialsSelf-reported symptomsComparison of clinicianClinical trialsEffective treatmentOlder womenOlder menPosttraumatic stress symptomsPTSD symptom presentationFemale veteransSymptom presentationU.S. veteransSymptomsClinician ratingsStress disorderVeteransStress symptomsResidential Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Department of Veterans Affairs: A National Perspective on Perceived Effective Ingredients
Cook JM, Dinnen S, Simiola V, Bernardy N, Rosenheck R, Hoff R. Residential Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Department of Veterans Affairs: A National Perspective on Perceived Effective Ingredients. Traumatology An International Journal 2014, 20: 43-49. PMID: 25411565, PMCID: PMC4233343, DOI: 10.1037/h0099379.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic stress disorderResidential treatment programStress disorderVeterans Affairs residential treatment programsNon-VA health care systemsEvidence-based treatmentsHealth care providersHealth care systemVA managersFace qualitative interviewsIndividualized treatmentEffective treatmentCare providersVeterans AffairsTreatment programCare systemProgrammatic servicesTreatment elementsResidential treatmentTreatmentEffective ingredientsDisordersResidential staffStaff cohesionDepartment
2007
Physicians’ 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