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 lifeVeteransComparisons Between Young, Middle-Aged, and Older Adult Sexual and Gender Minority Male Sexual Assault Survivors
Cook J, Cations M, Simiola V, Ellis A, Bellamy C, Martino S. Comparisons Between Young, Middle-Aged, and Older Adult Sexual and Gender Minority Male Sexual Assault Survivors. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2023, 31: 833-843. PMID: 37217371, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2023.04.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDepressive symptomsSexual abuse historyMental health treatment engagementMental health treatmentCurrent depressive symptomsSymptoms of depressionAbuse historyMental health difficultiesSexual abuse/assaultClinical responseAdult sexual assaultPsychotherapy trialsHealth treatmentOnline screenerTrauma loadTreatment engagementAge groupsYounger groupHealth difficultiesMale survivorsTraumaSymptomsSexual traumaLower ratesMen
2020
Provider 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 ResearchConceptsPTSD 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 difficultiesAdoption 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 experiencesDisordersThe 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 settings
2017
Differential 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
2016
Psychological resilience in U.S. military veterans: A 2-year, nationally representative prospective cohort study
Isaacs K, Mota NP, Tsai J, Harpaz-Rotem I, Cook JM, Kirwin PD, Krystal JH, Southwick SM, Pietrzak RH. Psychological resilience in U.S. military veterans: A 2-year, nationally representative prospective cohort study. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2016, 84: 301-309. PMID: 27814502, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2016.10.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsU.S. military veteransTrauma-exposed veteransPsychological resilienceTrauma exposureMilitary veteransResilient groupTrauma-related psychological symptomsDistressed groupHigh trauma exposureCurrent psychological distressLifetime trauma exposurePhysical health difficultiesSense of purposeProspective cohort studyDispositional gratitudePosttraumatic stressTraumatic eventsEmotional stabilityPsychological distressCurrent distressLifetime traumaAnxiety disordersDistress symptomsHealth difficultiesPsychological symptoms
2015
Mental 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
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 exposurePost-traumatic stress disorder in older adults: a systematic review of the psychotherapy treatment literature
Dinnen S, Simiola V, Cook JM. Post-traumatic stress disorder in older adults: a systematic review of the psychotherapy treatment literature. Aging & Mental Health 2014, 19: 144-150. PMID: 24898218, DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2014.920299.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overEvidence-Based PracticeHumansMiddle AgedPsychotherapyStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticConceptsPost-traumatic stress disorderOlder adultsClinical trialsSystematic reviewStress disorderRandomized clinical trialsUncontrolled pilot studyMiddle-aged populationEvidence-based interventionsOlder adult populationTreatment outcome literatureSignificant methodological limitationsTrauma-related problemsOutcome measuresClinical practiceControl studyAdult populationTreatment studiesEffectiveness studiesPilot studySmall sample sizeGoogle ScholarPsychological treatmentAdultsOutcome literatureComparison 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 symptomsChanges in Implementation of Two Evidence‐Based Psychotherapies for PTSD in VA Residential Treatment Programs: A National Investigation
Cook JM, Dinnen S, Thompson R, Simiola V, Schnurr PP. Changes in Implementation of Two Evidence‐Based Psychotherapies for PTSD in VA Residential Treatment Programs: A National Investigation. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2014, 27: 137-143. PMID: 24668757, PMCID: PMC4036220, DOI: 10.1002/jts.21902.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedCognitive Behavioral TherapyEducation, ContinuingEvidence-Based PracticeHealth Care SurveysHealth PersonnelHumansImplosive TherapyInterviews as TopicLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CareQualitative ResearchResidential TreatmentStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsEvidence-based treatmentsCognitive processing therapyPosttraumatic stress disorderResidential treatment programTreatment programImplementation of EBTsVeterans Affairs residential treatment programsEvidence-based psychotherapiesUse of CPTInitial implementation effortsNatural courseEligible providersStress disorderNumber of providersPES useTime pointsLevel of trainingBaselineTherapyProvidersNational investigationNational trainersSignificant numberCase consultationSleep Diaries of Vietnam War Veterans With Chronic PTSD: The Relationships Among Insomnia Symptoms, Psychosocial Stress, and Nightmares
Gehrman PR, Harb GC, Cook JM, Barilla H, Ross RJ. Sleep Diaries of Vietnam War Veterans With Chronic PTSD: The Relationships Among Insomnia Symptoms, Psychosocial Stress, and Nightmares. Behavioral Sleep Medicine 2014, 13: 255-264. PMID: 24617942, DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2014.880344.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderLonger sleep latencySleep diarySleep disturbancesSleep latencyVeteran populationChronic posttraumatic stress disorderDaily sleep diariesSample of veteransNumber of nightmaresGreater PTSD severityImpaired sleepMore awakeningsVietnam War veteransInsomnia symptomsTargeted treatmentPsychosocial stressDaytime stressorsStress disorderPTSD severityWar veteransShort durationGreater frequencySymptomsSleep
2013
PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE IN OLDER U.S. VETERANS: RESULTS FROM THE NATIONAL HEALTH AND RESILIENCE IN VETERANS STUDY
Pietrzak RH, Cook JM. PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE IN OLDER U.S. VETERANS: RESULTS FROM THE NATIONAL HEALTH AND RESILIENCE IN VETERANS STUDY. Depression And Anxiety 2013, 30: 432-443. PMID: 23468170, DOI: 10.1002/da.22083.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological resiliencePsychological outcomesResilient groupSocial connectednessVeterans StudyNegative psychological outcomesU.S. veteransProtective psychosocial characteristicsPhysical health difficultiesOlder U.S. veteransThree-group solutionOlder veteransTraumatic eventsEmotional stabilityAnxiety symptomsCurrent PTSDHealth difficultiesPsychosocial characteristicsDistressed groupPositive perceptionsCommunity integrationLater lifePsychiatric problemsEmpirical researchVeterans
2012
Combat‐Related PTSD Nightmares and Imagery Rehearsal: Nightmare Characteristics and Relation to Treatment Outcome
Harb GC, Thompson R, Ross RJ, Cook JM. Combat‐Related PTSD Nightmares and Imagery Rehearsal: Nightmare Characteristics and Relation to Treatment Outcome. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2012, 25: 511-518. PMID: 23047646, DOI: 10.1002/jts.21748.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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