2023
Chronically homeless veterans with gambling disorder: Epidemiology, clinical correlates, and traumatic experiences
Stefanovics E, Potenza M, Szymkowiak D, Tsai J. Chronically homeless veterans with gambling disorder: Epidemiology, clinical correlates, and traumatic experiences. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2023, 164: 118-124. PMID: 37339548, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2023.05.062.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychiatric treatmentGambling disorderChi-square testChronic homelessnessClinical correlatesDescriptive epidemiologyLow educational attainmentElevated oddsSuicidal thoughtsLogistic regressionTraumatic experiencesMental healthSubstance useHomeless veteransHomeless ProgramVeteransTreatmentLower ratesEpidemiologyBehavioral concernsDisordersStudy of factorsCorrelatesAnalysis of varianceEducational attainment
2021
Perceptions and Knowledge Related to Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Systematic Review of Measures
Tsai J, Huang M, Lindsey H. Perceptions and Knowledge Related to Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Systematic Review of Measures. Psychological Services 2021, 18: 227-236. PMID: 31478711, DOI: 10.1037/ser0000393.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectroconvulsive therapySystematic reviewHealth care providersPatient education toolPsychometric propertiesECT treatmentInclusion criteriaMood disordersPsychiatric patient sampleEffective treatmentPsychosocial domainsPatient samplesScientific evidenceTherapyTreatmentPerception domainReviewPeer-reviewed journal articlesKnowledge Related
2020
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Video Psychoeducation for Electroconvulsive Therapy in the United States
Tsai J, Huang M, Rosenheck RA, Wilkinson S. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Video Psychoeducation for Electroconvulsive Therapy in the United States. Psychiatric Services 2020, 71: 562-569. PMID: 32151214, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201900448.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectroconvulsive therapyProportion of participantsSeverity of depressionSubstance use disordersEffective psychiatric treatmentPatient psychoeducationControlled TrialsFemale genderBrief psychoeducationBrochure groupPsychiatric treatmentUse disordersU.S. adultsForms of psychoeducationPsychoeducationEducational interventionInformational brochureSignificant differencesTherapyTreatmentTrialsDepressionNational sampleInterventionPositive changes
2019
A Measure to Assess Perceptions and Knowledge About Electroconvulsive Therapy: Development and Psychometric Properties.
Tsai J, Huang M, Wilkinson ST, Edelen C, Rosenheck RA, Holtzheimer PE. A Measure to Assess Perceptions and Knowledge About Electroconvulsive Therapy: Development and Psychometric Properties. Journal Of Ect 2019, 36: e1-e6. PMID: 31192871, DOI: 10.1097/yct.0000000000000609.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectroconvulsive therapyKnowledge subscale scoresKnowledge of ECTGood construct validityBrain damageSevere depressionUS adultsSystematic reviewInternal consistency reliabilityMemory lossRapid treatmentSubscale scoresScientific evidenceContent validityCriterion validityKnowledge subscaleTherapyConsistency reliabilityConstruct validityPsychometric propertiesDepressionNational sampleSubscalesMechanical Turk platformTreatmentExperiences with interferon-free hepatitis C therapies: addressing barriers to adherence and optimizing treatment outcomes
Skolnik AA, Noska A, Yakovchenko V, Tsai J, Jones N, Gifford AL, McInnes DK. Experiences with interferon-free hepatitis C therapies: addressing barriers to adherence and optimizing treatment outcomes. BMC Health Services Research 2019, 19: 91. PMID: 30709352, PMCID: PMC6359844, DOI: 10.1186/s12913-019-3904-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment completionPositive patient-provider relationshipImproved side effect profileVeterans Affairs Medical CenterNew HCV medicationsHepatitis C therapySide effect profileHepatitis C treatmentPerspectives of patientsPatient-provider relationshipHepatitis CC therapyHCV medicationsHepatitis C.Pill burdenSymptom reliefLiver diseaseMedication treatmentPatient responseTreatment outcomesMedical CenterTreatment effectivenessPatientsMedicationsTreatment
2018
Public attitudes and literacy about posttraumatic stress disorder in U.S. adults
Tsai J, Shen J, Southwick SM, Greenberg S, Pluta A, Pietrzak RH. Public attitudes and literacy about posttraumatic stress disorder in U.S. adults. Journal Of Anxiety Disorders 2018, 55: 63-69. PMID: 29519724, DOI: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2018.02.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderStress disorderRates of PTSDEvidence-based treatmentsStrong public supportLittle public knowledgeMore federal fundingGood general knowledgePublic knowledgeClinical characteristicsPTSD knowledgeEffective treatmentPolitical affiliationPublic supportPublic attitudesNational online surveySociodemographic characteristicsTrauma exposureU.S. adultsAdditional varianceFederal fundingU.S. statesDisordersTreatmentAttitudes
2017
“Where’s My Choice?” An Examination of Veteran and Provider Experiences With Hepatitis C Treatment Through the Veteran Affairs Choice Program
Tsai J, Yakovchenko V, Jones N, Skolnik A, Noska A, Gifford AL, McInnes DK. “Where’s My Choice?” An Examination of Veteran and Provider Experiences With Hepatitis C Treatment Through the Veteran Affairs Choice Program. Medical Care 2017, 55: s13-s19. PMID: 28263281, DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000706.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVA providersHCV treatmentCommunity providersVeterans AffairsVeteran patientsChronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infectionHepatitis C virus infectionC virus infectionHepatitis C treatmentVA Medical CenterLocation of treatmentHCV providersFragmented careCare coordinationVirus infectionMedical CenterSpecialist servicesEligible veteransVeterans' accessProvider experienceRapid assessment procedureVeteransTreatmentPatientsThird-party administrators
2015
Technology Use and Interest in Computerized Psychotherapy: A Survey of Veterans in Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Hermes ED, Tsai J, Rosenheck R. Technology Use and Interest in Computerized Psychotherapy: A Survey of Veterans in Treatment for Substance Use Disorders. Telemedicine Journal And E-Health 2015, 21: 721-728. PMID: 25919453, DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2014.0215.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance useUse disordersOutpatient substance use treatmentDisorders outpatient clinicDrug use disordersMental health disordersSubstance use disordersSubstance use treatmentOutpatient clinicOutpatient treatmentVeteran dataSelf-report questionnairesPsychiatric disordersHealth disordersSurvey of VeteransUse treatmentMajority of respondentsComputerized psychotherapyFunctional problemsDisordersVeteransTreatmentAfrican AmericansNational surveyPsychotherapy
2013
Use of group treatment among case managers in Department of Veterans Affairs supported housing program
Tsai J, Rosenheck RA. Use of group treatment among case managers in Department of Veterans Affairs supported housing program. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2013, 50: 471. PMID: 23934868, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2012.04.0073.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Housing Preferences Among Adults with Dual Diagnoses in Different Stages of Treatment and Housing Types
Tsai J, Bond GR, Davis KE. Housing Preferences Among Adults with Dual Diagnoses in Different Stages of Treatment and Housing Types. American Journal Of Psychiatric Rehabilitation 2010, 13: 258-275. PMID: 21415937, PMCID: PMC3057217, DOI: 10.1080/15487768.2010.523357.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDual diagnosisSupervised housingSingle room occupancy hotelsStages of treatmentMajority of participantsSelf-report questionnairesPsychiatric rehabilitationSingle room occupancySubstance abuseConsumer housing preferencesPeer supportTreatmentSocial supportDiagnosisSite staffLower satisfactionOwn apartmentDifferent stagesReport differencesParticipantsA Multisite Comparison of Supported Housing for Chronically Homeless Adults: “Housing First” Versus “Residential Treatment First”
Tsai J, Mares AS, Rosenheck RA. A Multisite Comparison of Supported Housing for Chronically Homeless Adults: “Housing First” Versus “Residential Treatment First”. Psychological Services 2010, 7: 219-232. PMID: 21829324, PMCID: PMC3151537, DOI: 10.1037/a0020460.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObservational studyResidential treatmentGreater healthcare costsHealth service costsCommunity adjustment outcomesCurrent observational studyIndependent housingHealthcare costsClinical advantagesCommunity housingSuperior outcomesPhysical healthMore daysLess daysHomeless adultsSupported HousingTreatmentOutcomesTransitional housingCommunity adjustmentMultisite ComparisonService costsDirect placementDaysHousing First
2009
Integrated dual disorders treatment
Tsai J, Salyers M, Rollins A, McKasson M, Litmer M. Integrated dual disorders treatment. Journal Of Community Psychology 2009, 37: 781-788. DOI: 10.1002/jcop.20318.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAssertive community treatmentDual disorders treatmentSubstance use disordersMental health programsEvidence-based practiceHigh riskUse disordersDual diagnosisCommunity treatmentState HospitalDisorder treatmentMental illnessHealth programsSubstance abuseSample of clientsComplex service needsNumerous negative outcomesComprehensive servicesService needsTreatmentSuch comprehensive programsOutcomesComprehensive programPilot programFurther research
2007
Development of a Scale to Assess Practitioner Knowledge in Providing Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment
Salyers MP, Rollins AL, Bond GR, Tsai J, Moser L, Brunette MF. Development of a Scale to Assess Practitioner Knowledge in Providing Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment. Administration And Policy In Mental Health And Mental Health Services Research 2007, 34: 570-581. PMID: 17960475, DOI: 10.1007/s10488-007-0140-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntegrated Dual Disorders TreatmentDual disorders treatmentEvidence-based practiceDisorder treatmentMental health centersSample of cliniciansPractitioners' knowledgeMental health providersProvider knowledgeHealth centersInter-rater reliabilityGood internal consistencyProvider attitudesHealth providersSpecific evidence-based practicesPsychometric evaluationGreater educationInternal consistencyHigher scoresTreatmentSignificant improvementGreater experienceLower burnoutClinicians