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 dataPTSDDepartment
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 directorsDifferential 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
2015
VA PTSD Clinic Director Perspectives: How Perceptions of Readiness Influence Delivery of Evidence-Based PTSD Treatment
Hamblen J, Bernardy N, Sherrieb K, Norris F, Cook J, Louis C, Schnurr P. VA PTSD Clinic Director Perspectives: How Perceptions of Readiness Influence Delivery of Evidence-Based PTSD Treatment. Professional Psychology Research And Practice 2015, 46: 90-96. DOI: 10.1037/a0038535.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTrauma-focused evidence-based treatmentsEvidence-based treatmentsEvidence-based PTSD treatmentsCognitive processing therapyImplementation of EBTsConcept of readinessPTSD treatmentPreparatory groupFuture research directionsOutpatient programVeterans AffairsQualitative interviewsResearch directionsVA Medical CenterVeteransProgram developmentRepresentative sampleReadinessSymptom managementMedical CenterTreatment planPerceptionSkillsTreatmentProgramMental Health Treatment for Older Veterans Newly Diagnosed with PTSD: A National Investigation
Smith NB, Cook JM, Pietrzak R, Hoff R, Harpaz-Rotem I. Mental Health Treatment for Older Veterans Newly Diagnosed with PTSD: A National Investigation. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2015, 24: 201-212. PMID: 25772341, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2015.02.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health treatmentPosttraumatic stress disorderOlder veteransVA healthcare systemHealth treatmentClinical characteristicsDecreased oddsNational administrative data setVeterans AffairsMental health service utilizationAppropriate mental health treatmentOdds of treatmentMental health visitsHealth service utilizationHealthcare systemPharmacy recordsHealth visitsCox regressionPsychiatric comorbidityPsychotherapy visitsService utilizationLarge cohortMedical appointmentsAdministrative data setsNew diagnosis
2014
Evaluation 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 useBeliefsResidential 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