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
2009
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Nightmares and Sleep Disturbance in Iraq War Veterans: A Feasible and Promising Treatment Combination
Harb G, Cook J, Gehrman P, Gamble G, Ross R. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Nightmares and Sleep Disturbance in Iraq War Veterans: A Feasible and Promising Treatment Combination. Journal Of Aggression Maltreatment & Trauma 2009, 18: 516-531. DOI: 10.1080/10926770903035150.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPost-traumatic stress disorderCognitive-behavioral treatmentSignificant psychological symptomsSleep disturbancesWar-zone exposureIraq War veteransImagery rehearsalPre-post effectsTraumatic brain injuryStress disorderPromising treatment combinationNightmare frequencyPsychological symptomsSleep qualityBrain injuryNightmaresPilot investigationWar veteransVeteransTreatment outcomesRehearsalGuiltFearSubstantial proportionInsomnia
2007
Older primary care patients' willingness to consider discontinuation of chronic benzodiazepines
Cook JM, Biyanova T, Thompson R, Coyne JC. Older primary care patients' willingness to consider discontinuation of chronic benzodiazepines. General Hospital Psychiatry 2007, 29: 396-401. PMID: 17888805, PMCID: PMC2040340, DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2007.07.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnxiety sensitivityStandardized self-report questionnairesSelf-report questionnairesSemi-structured qualitative interviewsLong-term benzodiazepine usePsychological dependencePatients' willingnessSleep qualityBenzodiazepine usersLong-term benzodiazepine usersDiscontinuation processQualitative interviewsBenzodiazepine intakeChronic benzodiazepinesWillingnessOlder patientsBenzodiazepine useDiscontinuationAnxietyBenzodiazepinesTaskDepressionQuestionnaireInterviewsFindings