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Joan M. Cook, PhD

Professor of Psychiatry

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Research Summary

Dr. Cook’s research interests falls within three domains: traumatic stress, geriatric mental health, and the dissemination and implementation of effective mental health services in the community. She has served as the principal investigator on seven federal grants.

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Research Interests

Geriatrics; Health Plan Implementation; Mental Health; Multiple Trauma; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Information Dissemination

Selected Publications

Influences of Aging on PTSD Prevalence, Neurobiology, and Clinical CourseRutherford B, Cook J, Simiola V, Zhu X. Influences of Aging on PTSD Prevalence, Neurobiology, and Clinical Course American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2022, 30: s5-s6. DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2022.01.258.
A Methodological Advance Leads to Surprising Findings in Understanding, Older Adult Trauma Survivor's Responses to Pandemics.Cook JM. A Methodological Advance Leads to Surprising Findings in Understanding, Older Adult Trauma Survivor's Responses to Pandemics. The American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry : Official Journal Of The American Association For Geriatric Psychiatry 2021, 29: 115-116. PMID: 33239205, PMCID: PMC7666807, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2020.11.002.
Treatment of Traumatic Stress in Older Adults: Advances to Celebrate and a Request for More and Better.Cook JM. Treatment of Traumatic Stress in Older Adults: Advances to Celebrate and a Request for More and Better. The American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry : Official Journal Of The American Association For Geriatric Psychiatry 2020, 28: 1328-1329. PMID: 33039265, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2020.09.015.
Perceived helpfulness and engagement in mental health treatment: A study of male survivors of sexual abuse.Ellis A, Simiola V, Mackintosh M, Schlaudt V, Cook J. Perceived helpfulness and engagement in mental health treatment: A study of male survivors of sexual abuse. Psychology Of Men & Masculinity 2020, 21: 632-642. DOI: 10.1037/men0000313.
Implementation Patterns of Two Evidence‐Based Psychotherapies in Veterans Affairs Residential Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Programs: A Five‐Point Longitudinal National InvestigationCook JM, Simiola V, Thompson R, Mackintosh M, Rosen C, Sayer N, Schnurr PP. Implementation Patterns of Two Evidence‐Based Psychotherapies in Veterans Affairs Residential Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Programs: A Five‐Point Longitudinal National Investigation Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2020, 33: 432-442. PMID: 32583606, PMCID: PMC7719091, DOI: 10.1002/jts.22557.
Out Of The Tower And Into The Fray: Examples Of Integrating Trauma Advocacy Into Research And PracticeCook JM, Smidt AM, Adams-Clark AA. Out Of The Tower And Into The Fray: Examples Of Integrating Trauma Advocacy Into Research And Practice Journal Of Trauma & Dissociation 2020, 21: 413-418. PMID: 32584704, DOI: 10.1080/15299732.2020.1770024.
Traumatic Stress in Older AdultsCook J, Simiola V. Traumatic Stress in Older Adults 2020 DOI: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190088224.013.9.
Comparisons Between Patients Diagnosed with PTSD in Primary Care Versus Mental Health Care in Five Large Civilian Health Care SystemsCook JM, Zeber JE, Simiola V, Rossom R, Scherrer JF, Owen-Smith AA, Ahmedani BK, Zolfaghari K, Copeland LA. Comparisons Between Patients Diagnosed with PTSD in Primary Care Versus Mental Health Care in Five Large Civilian Health Care Systems Journal Of Clinical Psychology In Medical Settings 2020, 28: 221-228. PMID: 32048114, PMCID: PMC7515602, DOI: 10.1007/s10880-020-09706-8.
Provider General Attitudes Versus Specific Perceptions of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSDCook 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.
Concerns Regarding a Meta-analysis Comparing Psychotherapy With Medications for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.Sonis J, Cook JM. Concerns Regarding a Meta-analysis Comparing Psychotherapy With Medications for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. JAMA Psychiatry 2020, 77: 214-215. PMID: 31577331, DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2019.2921.
Medication versus trauma-focused psychotherapy for adults with posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Sonis J, Cook JM. Medication versus trauma-focused psychotherapy for adults with posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychiatry Research 2019, 282: 112637. PMID: 31690461, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2019.112637.
Posttraumatic stress symptom courses in U.S. military veterans: A seven-year, nationally representative, prospective cohort studyMota 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.
Trauma Training: Competencies, Initiatives, and ResourcesCook JM, Newman E, Simiola V. Trauma Training: Competencies, Initiatives, and Resources Psychotherapy 2019, 56: 409-421. PMID: 31282716, DOI: 10.1037/pst0000233.
Provider Perspectives on Choosing Prolonged Exposure of Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD: A National Investigation of VA Residential Treatment ProvidersSimiola 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.
Randomized Controlled Trial of Imagery Rehearsal for Posttraumatic Nightmares in Combat Veterans.Harb GC, Cook JM, Phelps AJ, Gehrman PR, Forbes D, Localio R, Harpaz-Rotem I, Gur RC, Ross RJ. Randomized Controlled Trial of Imagery Rehearsal for Posttraumatic Nightmares in Combat Veterans. Journal Of Clinical Sleep Medicine 2019, 15: 757-767. PMID: 31053215, PMCID: PMC6510682, DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.7770.
Adoption by VA Residential Programs of Two Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD: Effect on Patient OutcomesCook 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.
Using Prolonged Exposure With an Older Male U.S. Veteran With Childhood Sexual Abuse-Related PTSDMcCarthy E, Cook J. Using Prolonged Exposure With an Older Male U.S. Veteran With Childhood Sexual Abuse-Related PTSD Clinical Case Studies 2018, 18: 115-127. DOI: 10.1177/1534650118819140.
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.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Older Adults: A Conceptual ReviewKaiser 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.
Trauma and AgingCook JM, Simiola V. Trauma and Aging Current Psychiatry Reports 2018, 20: 93. PMID: 30194546, DOI: 10.1007/s11920-018-0943-6.
Use of Reflective Journaling to Understand Decision Making Regarding Two Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD: Practice ImplicationsCook 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.
The Influence of Team Functioning and Workload on Sustainability of Trauma-Focused Evidence-Based PsychotherapiesMohr 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.
Top Ten Questions Male Sexual Abuse Survivors Want to Know from Health Care ResearchCook J, Anderson C, Simiola V, Ellis A. Top Ten Questions Male Sexual Abuse Survivors Want to Know from Health Care Research Journal Of Aggression Maltreatment & Trauma 2018, 27: 867-882. DOI: 10.1080/10926771.2018.1446481.
Measuring Use of Evidence-Based Psychotherapy for PTSD in VA Residential Treatment Settings with Clinician Survey and Electronic Medical Record TemplatesShiner 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.
VA Residential Treatment Providers’ Use of Two Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD: Global Endorsement Versus Specific ComponentsThompson 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.
Assessment and Treatment Considerations for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder at End of LifeGlick DM, Cook JM, Moye J, Kaiser AP. Assessment and Treatment Considerations for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder at End of Life American Journal Of Hospice And Palliative Medicine® 2018, 35: 1133-1139. PMID: 29463090, PMCID: PMC6546161, DOI: 10.1177/1049909118756656.
Mental health considerations and service utilization in older adult nonveterans and veterans.Kaiser A, Cook J, Wang J, Davison E, Schnurr P. Mental health considerations and service utilization in older adult nonveterans and veterans. 2018, 259-275. DOI: 10.1037/0000061-015.
Building a Stronger Partnership With Front‐Line Providers and Patients in Advancing the Science of Implementation and AdaptationCook J. Building a Stronger Partnership With Front‐Line Providers and Patients in Advancing the Science of Implementation and Adaptation Clinical Psychology Science And Practice 2017, 24: 421-423. DOI: 10.1111/cpsp.12219.
Engaging a public audience: Social justice advocacy and dissemination of trauma scienceCook JM. Engaging a public audience: Social justice advocacy and dissemination of trauma science Journal Of Trauma & Dissociation 2017, 19: 131-135. PMID: 28929928, DOI: 10.1080/15299732.2018.1380491.
The Influence of Patient Readiness on Implementation of Evidence-Based PTSD Treatments in Veterans Affairs Residential ProgramsCook 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.
The role of evidence-based therapy relationships on treatment outcome for adults with trauma: A systematic reviewEllis AE, Simiola V, Brown L, Courtois C, Cook JM. The role of evidence-based therapy relationships on treatment outcome for adults with trauma: A systematic review Journal Of Trauma & Dissociation 2017, 19: 185-213. PMID: 28509624, DOI: 10.1080/15299732.2017.1329771.
A National Survey of Trauma Training in Psychology InternshipsSimiola V, Smothers B, Thompson R, Cook J. A National Survey of Trauma Training in Psychology Internships Journal Of Aggression Maltreatment & Trauma 2017, 27: 309-322. DOI: 10.1080/10926771.2017.1311977.
Differential predictive value of PTSD symptom clusters for mental health care among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans following PTSD diagnosisSmith 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.
Context Matters: Team and Organizational Factors Associated with Reach of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD in the Veterans Health AdministrationSayer NA, Rosen CS, Bernardy NC, Cook JM, Orazem RJ, Chard KM, Mohr DC, Kehle-Forbes SM, Eftekhari A, Crowley J, Ruzek JI, Smith BN, Schnurr PP. Context Matters: Team and Organizational Factors Associated with Reach of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD in the Veterans Health Administration Administration And Policy In Mental Health And Mental Health Services Research 2017, 44: 904-918. PMID: 28597238, PMCID: PMC5640758, DOI: 10.1007/s10488-017-0809-y.
Training in Trauma Psychology: A National Survey of Doctoral Graduate ProgramsCook J, Simiola V, Ellis A, Thompson R. Training in Trauma Psychology: A National Survey of Doctoral Graduate Programs Training And Education In Professional Psychology 2017, 11: 108-114. DOI: 10.1037/tep0000150.
Improving and sustaining delivery of CPT for PTSD in mental health systems: a cluster randomized trialWiltsey Stirman S, Finley EP, Shields N, Cook J, Haine-Schlagel R, Burgess JF, Dimeff L, Koerner K, Suvak M, Gutner CA, Gagnon D, Masina T, Beristianos M, Mallard K, Ramirez V, Monson C. Improving and sustaining delivery of CPT for PTSD in mental health systems: a cluster randomized trial Implementation Science 2017, 12: 32. PMID: 28264720, PMCID: PMC5339953, DOI: 10.1186/s13012-017-0544-5.
Older Adults with PTSD: Brief State of Research and Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Case IllustrationCook JM, McCarthy E, Thorp SR. Older Adults with PTSD: Brief State of Research and Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Case Illustration American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2017, 25: 522-530. PMID: 28214073, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2016.12.016.
Psychological resilience in U.S. military veterans: A 2-year, nationally representative prospective cohort studyIsaacs 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.
Trauma and PTSD in older adults: Prevalence, course, concomitants and clinical considerationsCook JM, Simiola V. Trauma and PTSD in older adults: Prevalence, course, concomitants and clinical considerations Current Opinion In Psychology 2016, 14: 1-4. PMID: 28813305, DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2016.08.003.
A Review of Studies on the System-Wide Implementation of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Veterans Health AdministrationRosen C, Matthieu M, Wiltsey Stirman S, Cook J, Landes S, Bernardy N, Chard K, Crowley J, Eftekhari A, Finley E, Hamblen J, Harik J, Kehle-Forbes S, Meis L, Osei-Bonsu P, Rodriguez A, Ruggiero K, Ruzek J, Smith B, Trent L, Watts B. A Review of Studies on the System-Wide Implementation of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Veterans Health Administration Administration And Policy In Mental Health And Mental Health Services Research 2016, 43: 957-977. PMID: 27474040, DOI: 10.1007/s10488-016-0755-0.
Preferences for Trauma Treatment: A Systematic Review of the Empirical LiteratureSimiola V, Neilson EC, Thompson R, Cook JM. Preferences for Trauma Treatment: A Systematic Review of the Empirical Literature Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice And Policy 2015, 7: 516-524. PMID: 25866958, DOI: 10.1037/tra0000038.
Testing a comprehensive model of implementation and sustained use for EBTs for PTSD: A national investigation in VA residential settingsSchnurr P, Simiola V, Ruzek J, Thompson R, Hoff R, Cook J. Testing a comprehensive model of implementation and sustained use for EBTs for PTSD: A national investigation in VA residential settings Implementation Science 2015, 10: a30. PMCID: PMC4551720, DOI: 10.1186/1748-5908-10-s1-a30.
VA PTSD Clinic Director Perspectives: How Perceptions of Readiness Influence Delivery of Evidence-Based PTSD TreatmentHamblen 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.
Mental Health Treatment for Older Veterans Newly Diagnosed with PTSD: A National InvestigationSmith 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.
Exposure therapy for late-life trauma.Cook J, Dinnen S. Exposure therapy for late-life trauma. 2015, 133-161. DOI: 10.1037/14524-007.
Perceived Characteristics of Intervention ScaleCook JM, Thompson R, Schnurr PP. Perceived Characteristics of Intervention Scale Assessment 2014, 22: 704-714. PMID: 25520213, DOI: 10.1177/1073191114561254.
A Quantitative Test of an Implementation Framework in 38 VA Residential PTSD ProgramsCook JM, Dinnen S, Thompson R, Ruzek J, Coyne JC, Schnurr PP. A Quantitative Test of an Implementation Framework in 38 VA Residential PTSD Programs Administration And Policy In Mental Health And Mental Health Services Research 2014, 42: 462-473. PMID: 25199813, PMCID: PMC4362884, DOI: 10.1007/s10488-014-0590-0.
Trauma-Informed CareDinnen S, Kane V, Cook JM. Trauma-Informed Care Professional Case Management 2014, 19: 161-170. PMID: 24871433, DOI: 10.1097/ncm.0000000000000038.
A Consensus Statement on Trauma Mental Health: The New Haven Competency Conference Process and Major FindingsCook J, Newman E, Group T. A Consensus Statement on Trauma Mental Health: The New Haven Competency Conference Process and Major Findings Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice And Policy 2014, 6: 300-307. DOI: 10.1037/a0036747.
Post-traumatic stress disorder in older adults: a systematic review of the psychotherapy treatment literatureDinnen 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.
Evaluation of an Implementation Model: A National Investigation of VA Residential ProgramsCook 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.
Comparison of Clinician‐ and Self‐Assessments of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Older Versus Younger VeteransLunney 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.
VA Residential Provider Perceptions of Dissuading Factors to the Use of Two Evidence-Based PTSD TreatmentsCook JM, Dinnen S, Simiola V, Thompson R, Schnurr PP. VA Residential Provider Perceptions of Dissuading Factors to the Use of Two Evidence-Based PTSD Treatments Professional Psychology Research And Practice 2014, 45: 136-142. PMID: 25309031, PMCID: PMC4193802, DOI: 10.1037/a0036183.
Changes in Implementation of Two Evidence‐Based Psychotherapies for PTSD in VA Residential Treatment Programs: A National InvestigationCook 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.
Sleep Diaries of Vietnam War Veterans With Chronic PTSD: The Relationships Among Insomnia Symptoms, Psychosocial Stress, and NightmaresGehrman 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.
A consensus statement on trauma mental health: The New Haven Competency Conference process and major findingsCook, J. M., Newman, E., & the New Haven Trauma Competency Work Group. (2014). A consensus statement on trauma mental health: The New Haven Competency Conference process and major findings. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice and Policy, 6, 300-307.
Residential Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Department of Veterans Affairs: A National Perspective on Perceived Effective IngredientsCook 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.
Cognitive−Behavioral Treatment for Posttraumatic Nightmares: An Investigation of Predictors of Dropout and OutcomeCook 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.
A Critical Review of the Evidence Base of Imagery Rehearsal for Posttraumatic Nightmares: Pointing the Way for Future ResearchHarb GC, Phelps AJ, Forbes D, Ross RJ, Gehrman PR, Cook JM. A Critical Review of the Evidence Base of Imagery Rehearsal for Posttraumatic Nightmares: Pointing the Way for Future Research Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2013, 26: 570-579. PMID: 24114887, DOI: 10.1002/jts.21854.
PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE IN OLDER U.S. VETERANS: RESULTS FROM THE NATIONAL HEALTH AND RESILIENCE IN VETERANS STUDYPietrzak 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.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans: National Findings from VA Residential Treatment ProgramsCook 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.
A Formative Evaluation of Two Evidence‐Based Psychotherapies for PTSD in VA Residential Treatment ProgramsCook 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.
Prevalence of Physical and Sexual Assault and Mental Health Disorders in Older Women: Findings From a Nationally Representative SampleCook JM, Pilver C, Dinnen S, Schnurr PP, Hoff R. Prevalence of Physical and Sexual Assault and Mental Health Disorders in Older Women: Findings From a Nationally Representative Sample American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2013, 21: 877-886. PMID: 23567392, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2013.01.016.
Combat‐Related PTSD Nightmares and Imagery Rehearsal: Nightmare Characteristics and Relation to Treatment OutcomeHarb 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.
Predictors of Engagement With Mental Health Services Among Mothers of Children at Risk of MaltreatmentThompson R, Tabone JK, Cook JM. Predictors of Engagement With Mental Health Services Among Mothers of Children at Risk of Maltreatment Psychiatric Services 2012, 63: 913-919. PMID: 22751950, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201100394.
Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and Life Functioning in Older Female Ex-Prisoners of WarWalser R, Tran C, Cook J. Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and Life Functioning in Older Female Ex-Prisoners of War Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice And Policy 2012, 4: 466-468. DOI: 10.1037/a0027490.
Measurement of a model of implementation for health care: toward a testable theoryCook JM, O’Donnell C, Dinnen S, Coyne JC, Ruzek JI, Schnurr PP. Measurement of a model of implementation for health care: toward a testable theory Implementation Science 2012, 7: 59. PMID: 22759451, PMCID: PMC3541168, DOI: 10.1186/1748-5908-7-59.
Prevalence of Physical and Sexual Assault and Mental Health Disorders in Older WomenCook J, Pilver C, Dinnen S, Schnurr P, Desai R. Prevalence of Physical and Sexual Assault and Mental Health Disorders in Older Women American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2012, 1. DOI: 10.1097/jgp.0b013e31825c0a2e.
Traumatic Stress in Older AdultsCook J, Biyanova T, Elmore D. Traumatic Stress in Older Adults 2012, 119-127. DOI: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195399066.013.0009.
How do components of evidence-based psychological treatment cluster in practice? A survey and cluster analysisGifford 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 Abuse Treatment 2011, 42: 45-55. PMID: 21943809, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2011.07.008.
Responses of a Sample of Practicing Psychologists to Questions About Clinical Work With Trauma and Interest in Specialized TrainingCook JM, Dinnen S, Rehman O, Bufka L, Courtois C. Responses of a Sample of Practicing Psychologists to Questions About Clinical Work With Trauma and Interest in Specialized Training Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice And Policy 2011, 3: 253-257. PMID: 23741532, PMCID: PMC3670192, DOI: 10.1037/a0025048.
Review of Healing the incest wound: Adult survivors in therapy, 2nd edition.Dinnen S, Cook J. Review of Healing the incest wound: Adult survivors in therapy, 2nd edition. Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice And Policy 2011, 3: 310-311. DOI: 10.1037/a0024925.
Older Women Survivors of Physical and Sexual Violence: A Systematic Review of the Quantitative LiteratureCook JM, Dinnen S, O'Donnell C. Older Women Survivors of Physical and Sexual Violence: A Systematic Review of the Quantitative Literature Journal Of Women's Health 2011, 20: 1075-1081. PMID: 21668378, PMCID: PMC3130511, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2010.2279.
Exposure to trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in older veterans attending primary care: comorbid conditions and self-rated health status.Durai UN, Chopra MP, Coakley E, Llorente MD, Kirchner JE, Cook JM, Levkoff SE. Exposure to trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in older veterans attending primary care: comorbid conditions and self-rated health status. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2011, 59: 1087-92. PMID: 21649614, DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2011.03407.x.
Imagery rehearsal for posttraumatic nightmares: A randomized controlled trialCook 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.
WHAT DO PSYCHOTHERAPISTS REALLY DO IN PRACTICE? AN INTERNET STUDY OF OVER 2,000 PRACTITIONERSCOOK JM, BIYANOVA T, ELHAI J, SCHNURR PP, COYNE JC. WHAT DO PSYCHOTHERAPISTS REALLY DO IN PRACTICE? AN INTERNET STUDY OF OVER 2,000 PRACTITIONERS Psychotherapy 2010, 47: 260-267. PMID: 22402052, PMCID: PMC3676965, DOI: 10.1037/a0019788.
Comparative Case Study of Diffusion of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in Two Clinical Settings: Empirically Supported Treatment Status Is Not EnoughCook JM, Biyanova T, Coyne JC. Comparative Case Study of Diffusion of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in Two Clinical Settings: Empirically Supported Treatment Status Is Not Enough Professional Psychology Research And Practice 2009, 40: 518-524. PMID: 25360060, PMCID: PMC4211075, DOI: 10.1037/a0015144.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Nightmares and Sleep Disturbance in Iraq War Veterans: A Feasible and Promising Treatment CombinationHarb 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.
Disaster Mental Health in Older Adults:Cook J, Elmore D. Disaster Mental Health in Older Adults: 2009, 233-263. DOI: 10.1017/cbo9780511730030.014.
Apples don't fall far from the tree: influences on psychotherapists' adoption and sustained use of new therapies.Cook JM, Schnurr PP, Biyanova T, Coyne JC. Apples don't fall far from the tree: influences on psychotherapists' adoption and sustained use of new therapies. Psychiatric Services 2009, 60: 671-6. PMID: 19411356, PMCID: PMC3675893, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.60.5.671.
Apples Don't Fall Far From the Tree: Influences on Psychotherapists' Adoption and Sustained Use of New TherapiesCook J, Schnurr P, Biyanova T, Coyne J. Apples Don't Fall Far From the Tree: Influences on Psychotherapists' Adoption and Sustained Use of New Therapies Psychiatric Services 2009, 60: 671-676. DOI: 10.1176/ps.2009.60.5.671.
INFLUENTIAL PSYCHOTHERAPY FIGURES, AUTHORS, AND BOOKS: AN INTERNET SURVEY OF OVER 2,000 PSYCHOTHERAPISTSCOOK JM, BIYANOVA T, COYNE JC. INFLUENTIAL PSYCHOTHERAPY FIGURES, AUTHORS, AND BOOKS: AN INTERNET SURVEY OF OVER 2,000 PSYCHOTHERAPISTS Psychotherapy 2009, 46: 42-51. PMID: 22122569, PMCID: PMC3660016, DOI: 10.1037/a0015152.
Barriers to Adoption of New Treatments: An Internet Study of Practicing Community PsychotherapistsCook JM, Biyanova T, Coyne JC. Barriers to Adoption of New Treatments: An Internet Study of Practicing Community Psychotherapists Administration And Policy In Mental Health And Mental Health Services Research 2008, 36: 83-90. PMID: 19104928, PMCID: PMC3675889, DOI: 10.1007/s10488-008-0198-3.
A content analysis of advertisements for psychotherapy workshops: implications for disseminating empirically supported treatmentsCook JM, Weingardt KR, Jaszka J, Wiesner M. A content analysis of advertisements for psychotherapy workshops: implications for disseminating empirically supported treatments Journal Of Clinical Psychology 2008, 64: 296-307. PMID: 18271002, DOI: 10.1002/jclp.20458.
Organizational Measurement and the Implementation of Innovations in Mental Health ServicesKimberly J, Cook JM. Organizational Measurement and the Implementation of Innovations in Mental Health Services Administration And Policy In Mental Health And Mental Health Services Research 2007, 35: 11-20. PMID: 17990096, DOI: 10.1007/s10488-007-0143-x.
Medicating Grief With Benzodiazepines: Physician and Patient PerspectivesCook JM, Biyanova T, Marshall R. Medicating Grief With Benzodiazepines: Physician and Patient Perspectives JAMA Internal Medicine 2007, 167: 2006-2007. PMID: 17923602, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.167.18.2006.
Older primary care patients' willingness to consider discontinuation of chronic benzodiazepinesCook 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.
Prevalence and psychological correlates of complicated grief among bereaved adults 2.5–3.5 years after September 11th attacksNeria Y, Gross R, Litz B, Maguen S, Insel B, Seirmarco G, Rosenfeld H, Suh EJ, Kishon R, Cook J, Marshall RD. Prevalence and psychological correlates of complicated grief among bereaved adults 2.5–3.5 years after September 11th attacks Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2007, 20: 251-262. PMID: 17597124, DOI: 10.1002/jts.20223.
Older Patient Perspectives on Long-Term Anxiolytic Benzodiazepine Use and Discontinuation: A Qualitative StudyCook JM, Biyanova T, Masci C, Coyne JC. Older Patient Perspectives on Long-Term Anxiolytic Benzodiazepine Use and Discontinuation: A Qualitative Study Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2007, 22: 1094-1100. PMID: 17492325, PMCID: PMC2305752, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-007-0205-5.
Double depression in older adult psychiatric outpatients: Hopelessness as a defining featureJoiner TE, Cook JM, Hersen M, Gordon KH. Double depression in older adult psychiatric outpatients: Hopelessness as a defining feature Journal Of Affective Disorders 2007, 101: 235-238. PMID: 17475340, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2005.03.019.
Physicians’ Perspectives on Prescribing Benzodiazepines for Older Adults: A Qualitative StudyCook JM, Marshall R, Masci C, Coyne JC. Physicians’ Perspectives on Prescribing Benzodiazepines for Older Adults: A Qualitative Study Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2007, 22: 303-307. PMID: 17356959, PMCID: PMC1824720, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-006-0021-3.
The Psychology of Ongoing ThreatMarshall RD, Bryant RA, Amsel L, Suh EJ, Cook JM, Neria Y. The Psychology of Ongoing Threat American Psychologist 2007, 62: 304-316. PMID: 17516775, PMCID: PMC4440492, DOI: 10.1037/0003-066x.62.4.304.
Verbal and physical aggression in World War II former prisoners of war: Role of posttraumatic stress disorder and depressionO'Donnell C, Cook JM, Thompson R, Riley K, Neria Y. Verbal and physical aggression in World War II former prisoners of war: Role of posttraumatic stress disorder and depression Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2006, 19: 859-866. PMID: 17195970, DOI: 10.1002/jts.20157.
Suicidal Ideation in Veterans Receiving Treatment for Opiate DependenceThompson R, Kane V, Cook JM, Greenstein R, Walker P, Woody G. Suicidal Ideation in Veterans Receiving Treatment for Opiate Dependence Journal Of Psychoactive Drugs 2006, 38: 149-156. PMID: 16903454, DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2006.10399839.
Dissemination and Feasibility of a Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Substance Use Disorders and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Veterans AdministrationCook JM, Walser RD, Kane V, Ruzek JI, Woody G. Dissemination and Feasibility of a Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Substance Use Disorders and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Veterans Administration Journal Of Psychoactive Drugs 2006, 38: 89-92. PMID: 16681179, DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2006.10399831.
Clinical Observations in the Treatment of World War II and Korean War Veterans with Combat-Related PTSDCook J, O'Donnell C, Moltzen J, Ruzek J, Sheikh J. Clinical Observations in the Treatment of World War II and Korean War Veterans with Combat-Related PTSD Clinical Gerontologist 2006, 29: 81-93. DOI: 10.1300/j018v29n02_09.
Assessment of trauma exposure and post-traumatic stress in long-term care veterans: preliminary data on psychometrics and post-traumatic stress disorder prevalence.Cook JM, Elhai JD, Cassidy EL, Ruzek JI, Ram GD, Sheikh JI. Assessment of trauma exposure and post-traumatic stress in long-term care veterans: preliminary data on psychometrics and post-traumatic stress disorder prevalence. Military Medicine 2005, 170: 862-6. PMID: 16435760, DOI: 10.7205/milmed.170.10.862.
Assessment to InterventionCassidy E, Rosen C, Cook J, Greenbaum M, Chow H, Solano N, Sheikh J. Assessment to Intervention Clinical Gerontologist 2005, 28: 29-42. DOI: 10.1300/j018v28n04_03.
Re‐envisioning the training and practice of clinical psychologists: Preserving science and research orientations in the face of changeCook JM, Coyne JC. Re‐envisioning the training and practice of clinical psychologists: Preserving science and research orientations in the face of change Journal Of Clinical Psychology 2005, 61: 1191-1196. PMID: 15965946, DOI: 10.1002/jclp.20163.
Psychometric properties of the PTSD Checklist with older primary care patientsCook JM, Elhai JD, Areán PA. Psychometric properties of the PTSD Checklist with older primary care patients Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2005, 18: 371-376. PMID: 16281234, DOI: 10.1002/jts.20038.
Assessment and psychological treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder in older adults.Cook JM, O'Donnell C. Assessment and psychological treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder in older adults. Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry And Neurology 2005, 18: 61-71. PMID: 15911934, DOI: 10.1177/0891988705276052.
A Test of the Tripartite Model of Depression and Anxiety in Older Adult Psychiatric OutpatientsCook JM, Orvaschel H, Simco E, Hersen M, Joiner T. A Test of the Tripartite Model of Depression and Anxiety in Older Adult Psychiatric Outpatients Psychology And Aging 2004, 19: 444-451. PMID: 15382995, DOI: 10.1037/0882-7974.19.3.444.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Current Relationship Functioning Among World War II Ex-Prisoners of WarCook JM, Riggs DS, Thompson R, Coyne JC, Sheikh JI. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Current Relationship Functioning Among World War II Ex-Prisoners of War Journal Of Family Psychology 2004, 18: 36-45. PMID: 14992608, DOI: 10.1037/0893-3200.18.1.36.
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE: THE EXAMPLE OF EXPOSURE THERAPYCook J, Schnurr P, Foa E. BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE: THE EXAMPLE OF EXPOSURE THERAPY Psychotherapy 2004, 41: 374-387. DOI: 10.1037/0033-3204.41.4.374.
Algorithm Versus Cut-Point Derived PTSD in Ex-Prisoners of WarCook J, Thompson R, Coyne J, Sheikh J. Algorithm Versus Cut-Point Derived PTSD in Ex-Prisoners of War Journal Of Psychopathology And Behavioral Assessment 2003, 25: 267-271. DOI: 10.1023/a:1025851129948.
Practical Geriatrics: Possible Association of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder With Cognitive Impairment Among Older AdultsCook JM, Ruzek JI, Cassidy E. Practical Geriatrics: Possible Association of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder With Cognitive Impairment Among Older Adults Psychiatric Services 2003, 54: 1223-1225. PMID: 12954937, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.54.9.1223.
Suicidality in Older African Americans: Findings From the EPOCH StudyCook JM, Pearson JL, Thompson R, Black BS, Rabins PV. Suicidality in Older African Americans: Findings From the EPOCH Study American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2002, 10: 437-446. PMID: 12095903, DOI: 10.1097/00019442-200207000-00010.
Symptom Differences between Older Depressed Primary Care Patients with and without History of TraumaCook J, Areán P, Schnurr P, Sheikh J. Symptom Differences between Older Depressed Primary Care Patients with and without History of Trauma The International Journal Of Psychiatry In Medicine 2001, 31: 401-414. PMID: 11949738, DOI: 10.2190/61me-f2m0-3ph5-g59e.
Life Satisfaction and Symptoms of Mental Disorder Among Older African American Public Housing ResidentsCook J, Black B, Rabins P, German P. Life Satisfaction and Symptoms of Mental Disorder Among Older African American Public Housing Residents Journal Of Clinical Geropsychology 2000, 6: 1-14. DOI: 10.1023/a:1009541822048.
Historical PerspectivesCook J, Hersen M, Van Hasselt V. Historical Perspectives 1998, 3-17. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4899-0130-9_1.
Grandmother Involvement in Child Caregiving in an Urban CommunityPearson J, Hunter A, Cook J, Ialongo N, Kellam S. Grandmother Involvement in Child Caregiving in an Urban Community The Gerontologist 1997, 37: 650-657. PMID: 9343915, DOI: 10.1093/geront/37.5.650.
General and specific events and depressive symptoms in Alzheimer's disease caregiversCook J, Pearson J, Ahrens A. General and specific events and depressive symptoms in Alzheimer's disease caregivers American Journal Of Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias® 1997, 12: 32-34. DOI: 10.1177/153331759701200107.
The Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders in Elderly Residents of Public HousingRabins P, Black B, German P, Roca R, McGuire M, Brant L, Cook J. The Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders in Elderly Residents of Public Housing The Journals Of Gerontology Series A 1996, 51A: m319-m324. PMID: 8914505, DOI: 10.1093/gerona/51a.6.m319.
Why Is Panic Disorder Less Frequent in Late life?Flint AJ, Cook JM, Rabins PV. Why Is Panic Disorder Less Frequent in Late life? American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 1996, 4: 96-109. PMID: 28531013, DOI: 10.1097/00019442-199621420-00002.

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