2013
Cognitive−Behavioral Treatment for Posttraumatic Nightmares: An Investigation of Predictors of Dropout and Outcome
Cook J, Thompson R, Harb G, Ross R. Cognitive−Behavioral Treatment for Posttraumatic Nightmares: An Investigation of Predictors of Dropout and Outcome. Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice And Policy 2013, 5: 545-553. DOI: 10.1037/a0030724.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigher avoidance symptomsAvoidance symptomsBaseline sleep qualitySleep qualityCognitive-behavioral group therapySevere posttraumatic stress disorderPoor baseline sleep qualityMale Vietnam War veteransPosttraumatic stress disorderCombat-related nightmaresSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitorsNon-African American raceSerotonin reuptake inhibitorsInvestigation of predictorsUse of benzodiazepinesPoor sleep qualityImagery rehearsalReexperiencing symptomsSignificant bivariate predictorsPosttraumatic nightmaresRehearsal conditionsStress disorderVietnam War veteransTreatment credibilityNightmare frequency
2010
Imagery rehearsal for posttraumatic nightmares: A randomized controlled trial
Cook JM, Harb GC, Gehrman PR, Cary MS, Gamble GM, Forbes D, Ross RJ. Imagery rehearsal for posttraumatic nightmares: A randomized controlled trial. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2010, 23: 553-563. PMID: 20839311, DOI: 10.1002/jts.20569.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderSevere posttraumatic stress disorderVietnam War veteransCombat-related nightmaresOverall sleep qualityImagery rehearsalWar veteransMale Vietnam War veteransPre-post changesActive comparison conditionPrimary outcomeSecondary outcomesTreat analysisComparison conditionSleep qualityStress disorderPTSD symptomsNightmare frequencyGroup formatVeteransOutcomesPosttraumatic nightmares