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
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 useBeliefsChanges 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 consultationResidential 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
2013
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans: National Findings from VA Residential Treatment Programs
Cook JM, Dinnen S, O'Donnell C, Bernardy N, Rosenheck R, Hoff R. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans: National Findings from VA Residential Treatment Programs. Psychiatry 2013, 76: 18-31. PMID: 23458113, PMCID: PMC3661276, DOI: 10.1521/psyc.2013.76.1.18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdolescentAdultAfghan Campaign 2001-Age FactorsAttitude of Health PersonnelBrain InjuriesComorbidityHumansIraq War, 2003-2011MaleMilitary PersonnelPatient Acceptance of Health CareProgram EvaluationQualitative ResearchQuality ImprovementResidential TreatmentStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSubstance-Related DisordersUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsResidential treatment programPosttraumatic stress disorderTreatment programVeterans Affairs residential treatment programsNon-VA health care systemsIndividual health care providersHealth care providersActive duty personnelHealth care systemQuality improvement effortsVA managersIntensive treatmentCare providersSymptom presentationClinical issuesClinical implicationsAfghanistan veteransStress disorderCare systemDuty personnelPTSD symptomatologyNational findingsVeteransReadjustment problemsProvidersA Formative Evaluation of Two Evidence‐Based Psychotherapies for PTSD in VA Residential Treatment Programs
Cook JM, O'Donnell C, Dinnen S, Bernardy N, Rosenheck R, Hoff R. A Formative Evaluation of Two Evidence‐Based Psychotherapies for PTSD in VA Residential Treatment Programs. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2013, 26: 56-63. PMID: 23417875, PMCID: PMC3652649, DOI: 10.1002/jts.21769.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive processing therapyPosttraumatic stress disorderEvidence-based treatmentsResidential treatment programVeterans Affairs residential treatment programsTreatment programResidential treatment providersEvidence-based psychotherapiesEssential common elementsFace qualitative interviewsManualized treatmentStress disorderIndependent psychologistClinical programsProgrammatic servicesTreatment providersSubstantial proportionDissemination initiativesNational trainersTherapySemistructured interviewsFormative evaluationFull protocolTreatmentQualitative interviews