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
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 perspectivesAdoption 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
Use 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 Research
2017
Context Matters: Team and Organizational Factors Associated with Reach of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD in the Veterans Health Administration
Sayer NA, Rosen CS, Bernardy NC, Cook JM, Orazem RJ, Chard KM, Mohr DC, Kehle-Forbes SM, Eftekhari A, Crowley J, Ruzek JI, Smith BN, Schnurr PP. Context Matters: Team and Organizational Factors Associated with Reach of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD in the Veterans Health Administration. Administration And Policy In Mental Health And Mental Health Services Research 2017, 44: 904-918. PMID: 28597238, PMCID: PMC5640758, DOI: 10.1007/s10488-017-0809-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmbulatory Care FacilitiesAttitude of Health PersonnelCognitive Behavioral TherapyEnvironmentEvidence-Based MedicineHumansImplosive TherapyMental Health ServicesOrganizational CultureStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsWork EngagementOlder 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
A Review of Studies on the System-Wide Implementation of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Veterans Health Administration
Rosen C, Matthieu M, Wiltsey Stirman S, Cook J, Landes S, Bernardy N, Chard K, Crowley J, Eftekhari A, Finley E, Hamblen J, Harik J, Kehle-Forbes S, Meis L, Osei-Bonsu P, Rodriguez A, Ruggiero K, Ruzek J, Smith B, Trent L, Watts B. A Review of Studies on the System-Wide Implementation of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Veterans Health Administration. Administration And Policy In Mental Health And Mental Health Services Research 2016, 43: 957-977. PMID: 27474040, DOI: 10.1007/s10488-016-0755-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEvidence-based psychotherapiesVeterans Health AdministrationPosttraumatic stress disorderSystem-wide implementationHealth AdministrationStress disorderLarge health care systemHealth care systemVHA settingsConsolidated FrameworkCare systemImplementation researchImplementation outcomesSustainment (EPIS) frameworkAdministrationEPIS frameworkPilot databaseDisordersReview of studiesMaintenance frameworkTraining programFuture effortsPsychotherapyPubMed
2014
Perceived Characteristics of Intervention Scale
Cook JM, Thompson R, Schnurr PP. Perceived Characteristics of Intervention Scale. Assessment 2014, 22: 704-714. PMID: 25520213, DOI: 10.1177/1073191114561254.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsResidential treatment providersEvidence-based treatmentsCognitive processing therapyPerceived CharacteristicsPosttraumatic stress disorderIntervention ScaleEvidence-based psychotherapiesCharacteristics of interventionsStress disorderPreliminary supportSelf-reported useAssessment measuresTreatment providersHealth care providers' viewsReliable measureCare providers' viewsOnline surveyPerceptionProviders' perceptionsProviders' viewsInterventionMeasuresPsychotherapyPCISProlonged exposureA 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 test