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Keeling M, Sharratt ND. (Loss of) the super soldier: combat-injuries, body image and veterans' romantic relationships. Disabil Rehabil 2023; 45:209-219. [PMID: 35041573 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2026499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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PURPOSE Some military personnel sustain physical injuries that alter their appearance, such as limb-loss and scarring. Veterans injured this way may experience body image distress and mental and physical wellbeing difficulties. While research with civilians indicates those with appearance-altering conditions may experience relationship difficulties, this issue remained unexplored among combat-injured veterans. This study aimed to understand how veterans who sustained appearance-altering combat injuries experienced and understood their changed appearance within the context of their romantic relationships. MATERIALS AND METHOD Semi-structured interviews with four male UK combat-injured veterans were conducted and analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. RESULTS Three superordinate themes were generated: (loss of) the super solider; new states of vulnerability; and injury tests relationships. CONCLUSIONS Masculinity was central to participants' military identity and represented by their military bodies. Following injury and the loss of their military body, some experienced relationship challenges including a test to the foundations and commitment of their relationships. In contrast, some veterans' relationships grew stronger, especially among participants who described dyadic coping. Additional challenges were related to decreased self-confidence, appearance concerns, and sex and intimacy. Implications for the provision of relationship support for combat-injured veterans and their partners through the long-term trajectory of rehabilitation are discussed.Implications for RehabilitationChanges to veterans' body and physique following appearance-altering combat-injuries may affect identity, self-esteem, confidence, perceived attractiveness, sexual activity, and romantic relationships.Appearance-altering combat injuries may test the stability and strength of existing romantic relationships and introduce new challenges in initiating new romantic relationships.Peer support is helpful for combat-injured veterans adjusting to appearance-altering injuries and the impact on their romantic and intimate relationships.Combat-injured veterans may benefit from specific relationship support provided during their rehabilitation and recovery, to help alleviate relationship difficulties, minimise relationship breakdown, and support those whose relationships end post-injury.
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- Mary Keeling
- Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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Maoz I, Zubedat S, Dolev T, Aga-Mizrachi S, Bloch B, Michaeli Y, Eshed Y, Grinstein D, Avital A. Dog training alleviates PTSD symptomatology by emotional and attentional regulation. Eur J Psychotraumatol 2021; 12:1995264. [PMID: 34868486 PMCID: PMC8635621 DOI: 10.1080/20008198.2021.1995264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms include re-experiencing, avoidance, hyperarousal, and cognitive deficits, reflecting both emotional and cognitive dysregulation. In recent years, non-pharmacological approaches and specifically animal-assisted therapy have been shown to be beneficial for a variety of disorders such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and PTSD. However, little is mentioned in the literature about the reciprocal effects of the animal-human interaction. Objective To evaluate the effects of a one-year dog training programme on PTSD symptomatology in youngsters with PTSD and on dogs' behaviour. Methods Fifty-three adolescents, previously exposed to interpersonal trauma, were clinically diagnosed with PTSD and assigned to a dog-training programme group (n = 30) and a control group (n = 23) that engaged in other training programmes (e.g. cooking, hairstyling, etc.). Both groups were evaluated at baseline and following 12-months by The Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 in Children and Adolescents (CAPS-CA-5) and Beck-Depression Inventory (BDI). Additionally, we physiologically measured both emotional and attention dysregulation. Results Post-12-months training, a significant alleviation of PTSD symptomatology accompanied by lower depression severity was observed in the dog-training group, compared with a insignificant recovery in the control group. Furthermore, improved emotional and attentional regulation was observed in the dog-training group. Measuring the dogs' behaviour revealed increased anxiety and decreased selective attention performance, which was inversely correlated with the beneficial effects observed in the dog-training programme group. Conclusions Our findings emphasize the role of emotional and attentional regulations on the dog-handler interface, as evidence-based support for the beneficial effects of the dog-training programme, as either a non-pharmacological intervention or as complementary to anti-depressants treatment of PTSD. Though pharmacological treatments increase the patients' well-being by treating certain PTSD symptoms, our suggested dog-training programme seems to influence the PTSD diagnostic status, thus may be implemented in civilians and veterans with PTSD.
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- Inon Maoz
- Behavioral Neurobiology Lab, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Behavioral Neurobiology Lab, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Behavioral Neurobiology Lab, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Behavioral Neurobiology Lab, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
- Nursing Department, Jerusalem College of Technology, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Psychiatry, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
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- Behavioral Neurobiology Lab, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Behavioral Neurobiology Lab, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Behavioral Neurobiology Lab, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Behavioral Neurobiology Lab, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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Cox CE, Riley IL, Ashana DC, Haines K, Olsen MK, Gu J, Pratt EH, Al-Hegelan M, Harrison RW, Naglee C, Frear A, Yang H, Johnson KS, Docherty SL. Improving racial disparities in unmet palliative care needs among intensive care unit family members with a needs-targeted app intervention: The ICUconnect randomized clinical trial. Contemp Clin Trials 2021; 103:106319. [PMID: 33592310 PMCID: PMC8330133 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2021.106319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The technologies used to treat the millions who receive care in intensive care unit (ICUs) each year have steadily advanced. However, the quality of ICU-based communication has remained suboptimal, particularly concerning for Black patients and their family members. Therefore we developed a mobile app intervention for ICU clinicians and family members called ICUconnect that assists with delivering need-based care. OBJECTIVE To describe the methods and early experiences of a clustered randomized clinical trial (RCT) being conducted to compare ICUconnect vs. usual care. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The goal of this two-arm, parallel group clustered RCT is to determine the clinical impact of the ICUconnect intervention in improving outcomes overall and for each racial subgroup on reducing racial disparities in core palliative care outcomes over a 3-month follow up period. ICU attending physicians are randomized to either ICUconnect or usual care, with outcomes obtained from family members of ICU patients. The primary outcome is change in unmet palliative care needs measured by the NEST instrument between baseline and 3 days post-randomization. Secondary outcomes include goal concordance of care and interpersonal processes of care at 3 days post-randomization; length of stay; as well as symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder at 3 months post-randomization. We will use hierarchical linear models to compare outcomes between the ICUconnect and usual care arms within all participants and assess for differential intervention effects in Blacks and Whites by adding a patient-race interaction term. We hypothesize that both compared to usual care as well as among Blacks compared to Whites, ICUconnect will reduce unmet palliative care needs, psychological distress and healthcare resource utilization while improving goal concordance and interpersonal processes of care. In this manuscript, we also describe steps taken to adapt the ICUconnect intervention to the COVID-19 pandemic healthcare setting. ENROLLMENT STATUS A total of 36 (90%) of 40 ICU physicians have been randomized and 83 (52%) of 160 patient-family dyads have been enrolled to date. Enrollment will continue until the end of 2021.
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- Christopher E Cox
- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine and the Program to Support People and Enhance Recovery (ProSPER), Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine and the Program to Support People and Enhance Recovery (ProSPER), Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine and the Program to Support People and Enhance Recovery (ProSPER), Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America.
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America.
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America; Durham Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Durham, NC, United States of America.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine and the Program to Support People and Enhance Recovery (ProSPER), Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine and the Program to Support People and Enhance Recovery (ProSPER), Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine and the Program to Support People and Enhance Recovery (ProSPER), Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America.
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- Department of Anesthesia, Division of Neurology, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine and the Program to Support People and Enhance Recovery (ProSPER), Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America.
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America; Durham Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Durham, NC, United States of America.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America; Durham Veterans Affairs Geriatrics Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), United States of America.
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- School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America.
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Due to the rapid development of transport and a significant increase in the number of road users, whiplash injuries are a global health problem and a significant financial burden for both health care systems and insurance systems. The rich symptomatology of whiplash injuries with their impact on the somatic and emotional-behavioral sphere prompts us to define a new disease entity, namely Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD). The mechanism of whiplash injury is still under debate and theories explaining the pathogenesis of WAD are very diverse, ranging from purely biomechanical and hydrostatic to neurophysiological, emphasizing sensitization and dysfunctional neuromodulation of pain after whiplash injuries. WAD syndrome should be understood more broadly than just cervical trauma, as problems specific to local legal cultures often determine both epidemiological indicators, the course of treatment and prognosis of the disease. There is a need for further research on the issue of whiplash considering inconsistent literature data about optimal rehabilitation after such injuries.
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Sinanović O. Caring for Child Psychotrauma: Lessons from Bosnia. Psychiatr Danub 2020; 32:320-336. [PMID: 33030447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The war in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1992-1995) was an extremely hard traumatic event with different losses, separations of people, injuries, hard physical and psychical suffering of everyone. Children were especially in difficult conditions. One of the most remarkable things about children, as anyone who works with them soon finds out, is their resilience. While children are vulnerable to psychic damage and, if the damage is deep enough, to delays in emotional and even physical growth, they also have an astonishing capacity to bounce back. This is one of the most rewarding things about treating traumatized children. For many children, it takes very little, perhaps only some words of understanding, to help them tap into their own ability to heal. Taking care of child war psycho-trauma was a difficult task for me, as the war-time head of Department of psychiatry, without enough knowledge in child psycho-trauma and as person with a high responsibility, to organize together with other psychological caretakers of children, especially refugee children. This presentation will be some kind of my remembrance of period of 20-25 years ago when we, I think did good work of what we could and what we knew.
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- Osman Sinanović
- Medical Faculty, University of Tuzla, Univerzitetska 1, 75000 Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
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Weiss EL, Kranke D, Barmak SA. Military Veterans Serving as Volunteers: What Social Workers Need to Know. Soc Work 2020; 65:299-301. [PMID: 32710118 DOI: 10.1093/sw/swaa023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Revised: 05/30/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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- Eugenia L Weiss
- is clinical professor of social work, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California, 669 West 34th Street, MRF 201, Los Angeles, CA 90089
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- is health science specialist, Veterans Emergency Management Evaluation Center (VEMEC), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, North Hills, CA
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Chu Q, Wu IHC, Lu Q. Expressive writing intervention for posttraumatic stress disorder among Chinese American breast cancer survivors: the moderating role of social constraints. Qual Life Res 2020; 29:891-899. [PMID: 31900761 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-019-02385-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant condition among breast cancer survivors (BCSs). However, few intervention studies for cancer-related PTSD were conducted among Asian cancer survivors. We evaluated a culturally sensitive expressive writing intervention, which combined cognitive reappraisal and emotional disclosure, in reducing PTSD among Chinese American BCSs. We also tested social constraints (defined as social conditions when individuals feel misunderstood or alienated when they desire to disclose their thoughts and feelings) as a moderator. METHODS Chinese American BCSs (n = 136) were randomly assigned to three groups with assigned writing topics for 3 weeks: a self-regulation group, which wrote about the deepest feelings related to cancer in week 1, cognitive reappraisal about stress and coping in week 2, and benefit finding in week 3; an enhanced self-regulation group, with the same instructions, except weeks 1 and 2 were reversed; and a cancer-fact group, which wrote about cancer experiences objectively for 3 weeks. PTSD symptoms were measured at baseline and 1-, 3-, and 6-month follow-ups. Social constraints were measured at baseline. RESULTS Both the self-regulation and enhanced self-regulation groups showed reduced PTSD symptoms compared to the cancer-fact group. For reexperiencing and hyperarousal symptoms, expressive writing was more effective for BCSs who experienced high vs. low levels of social constraints; the opposite was found for avoidance symptoms. CONCLUSION Findings demonstrated the effectiveness of expressive writing intervention in reducing PTSD for this minority population, and that the moderating role of survivors' social network varies among different PTSD symptom clusters. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02946619.
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- Qiao Chu
- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St., Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St., Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
- Department of Psychology, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
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Sabri B, Gielen A. Integrated Multicomponent Interventions for Safety and Health Risks Among Black Female Survivors of Violence: A Systematic Review. Trauma Violence Abuse 2019; 20:720-731. [PMID: 29334001 PMCID: PMC5771976 DOI: 10.1177/1524838017730647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The epidemic of violence disproportionately affects women, including Black women. Black women survivors of violence have been found to face multiple safety and health issues such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, HIV, and poor reproductive health. Many health issues co-occur, and this co-occurrence can be associated with additional safety and health-related challenges for survivors. Consequently, there is a need for multicomponent interventions that are designed to concurrently address multiple health issues commonly faced by Black survivors of violence. This systematic review of literature determines the efficacy of various strategies used in the existing evidence-based multicomponent interventions on violence reduction, promotion of reproductive health, reduction in risk for HIV, reduction in levels of stress, and improvement in mental health. Sixteen intervention studies were identified. Examples of components found to be efficacious in the studies were safety planning for violence, skill building in self-care for mental health, education and self-regulatory skills for HIV, mindfulness-based stress reduction for reducing stress, and individual counseling for reproductive health. Although some strategies were found to be efficacious in improving outcomes for survivors, the limitations in designs and methods, and exclusive focus on intimate partner violence calls for more rigorous research for this population, particularly for Black survivors of all forms of violence. There is also need for culturally responsive multicomponent interventions that account for diversity among Black survivors.
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- Bushra Sabri
- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Kanemoto Y, Tanimoto T, Shimmura H. Modified clown therapy using traditional Japanese-style costumes for elderly patients in post-disaster Fukushima. QJM 2019; 112:701-702. [PMID: 30778543 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcz048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Y Kanemoto
- IMSUT Hospital, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1, Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation, Japan
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- Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation, Japan
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Possemato K, Johnson EM, Emery JB, Wade M, Acosta MC, Marsch LA, Rosenblum A, Maisto SA. A pilot study comparing peer supported web-based CBT to self-managed web CBT for primary care veterans with PTSD and hazardous alcohol use. Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019; 42:305-313. [PMID: 30489140 PMCID: PMC6541543 DOI: 10.1037/prj0000334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Many combat veterans struggle with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and hazardous alcohol use and are hesitant to engage in behavioral health services. Combining peer support with an eHealth intervention may overcome many barriers to care. This pilot study investigated the feasibility of adding peer support to a web-based cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) targeting PTSD symptoms and hazardous drinking, called Thinking Forward. METHOD Thirty primary care patients with PTSD and hazardous alcohol use were randomized to receive Thinking Forward with or without peer support. Participants were assessed at pretreatment, posttreatment, and 24-week follow-up. Feasibility was analyzed with descriptive statistics. Preliminary outcomes were analyzed with multilevel modeling and effect sizes are presented. RESULTS Peer support specialists can be feasibly trained to support the Thinking Forward intervention with good fidelity. Both participants and peers reported good satisfaction with the protocol; although peers discussed a mismatch between the philosophies of peer support and diagnostically focused CBT. All participants experienced significant improvements in PTSD, quality of life, resiliency, and coping from pre- to posttreatment, with no differences between conditions. Pretreatment patient activation predicted outcomes regardless of whether participants received peer support. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Peer support interventions to facilitate eHealth programs should strive to be consistent with the person-centered, recovery orientation of peer support, explicitly focus on patient activation, and consider characteristics of the patients, such as their level of problem recognition and willingness to engage in traditional behavioral health modalities. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).
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- Veterans Affairs Center for Integrated Healthcare
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Mueller L, Wolfe WR, Neylan TC, McCaslin SE, Yehuda R, Flory JD, Kyriakides TC, Toscano R, Davis LL. Positive impact of IPS supported employment on PTSD-related occupational-psychosocial functional outcomes: Results from a VA randomized-controlled trial. Psychiatr Rehabil J 2019; 42:246-256. [PMID: 30932508 PMCID: PMC6991705 DOI: 10.1037/prj0000345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has significant negative effects on occupational, interpersonal, and social functioning. Supported employment is highly effective in helping people with a diagnosis of PTSD obtain and maintain competitive employment. However, less is known about the impact of supported employment on functioning in work or school, social, and interpersonal areas as specifically related to the symptoms of PTSD. METHOD The Veterans Individual Placement and Support Toward Advancing Recovery study was a prospective, multisite, randomized, controlled trial that compared Individual Placement and Support (IPS) supported employment with a stepwise vocational rehabilitation involving transitional work (TW) assignments with unemployed veterans with PTSD diagnoses (n = 541) at 12 Veterans Administration (VA) medical centers. This analysis focuses on the PTSD-related functional outcomes over the 18-month follow-up period. RESULTS Compared with those randomized to TW, the PTSD Related Functioning Inventory (PRFI) total score significantly improved for participants randomized to IPS (LSMeans difference = -3.92, 95% CI [-7.49, -.36]; p = .03) over 18 months. When the Work/School subscale of the PRFI was removed from the analysis, the IPS group continued to show significant improvements compared with the TW group on the PRFI relationship and lifestyle domains (LSMeans difference = -2.37, 95% CI [-4.74, .00]; p = .05), suggesting a positive impact of IPS beyond work/school functioning. CONCLUSION Compared with the usual-care VA vocational services for veterans with PTSD, IPS supported employment is associated with greater improvement in overall PTSD-related functioning, including occupational, interpersonal, and lifestyle domains. In addition to superior employment outcomes, IPS has a positive impact on occupational-psychosocial functioning outcomes. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).
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- Lisa Mueller
- Department of Psychology, Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
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- Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System
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Kinney AR, Eakman AM, Lassell R, Wood W. Equine-assisted interventions for veterans with service-related health conditions: a systematic mapping review. Mil Med Res 2019; 6:28. [PMID: 31462305 PMCID: PMC6714435 DOI: 10.1186/s40779-019-0217-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Evidence-based treatments for service-related health conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are not effective for all veterans. Equine-assisted interventions are emerging as an additional treatment modality, but little is known regarding the safe and effective delivery of these interventions. This study aimed to describe the following features of the body of literature concerning equine-assisted interventions among veterans: 1) veterans who have participated in equine-assisted interventions; 2) specific characteristics of equine-assisted interventions in veterans; and 3) the specific characteristics of research on equine-assisted interventions in veterans. METHODS We conducted a systematic mapping review of peer-reviewed literature reporting on equine-assisted interventions among veterans between 1980 and 2017. Searches of nine databases yielded 3336 unique records, six of which met the inclusion criteria and were reviewed. Data relevant to the study aims were extracted and analyzed. RESULTS Equine-assisted interventions among veterans disproportionately targeted psychosocial outcomes and yielded promising results. The detailed methods of EAI varied in the reported studies, ranging from communicating with the horse to mounted exercises. There was also great diversity in outcome measurement. The state of theoretical development regarding the mechanisms by which equine-assisted interventions benefit the veteran population is currently underdeveloped. Studies provided insufficient detail with respect to the description of the intervention, reasons for attrition, and the dose-response relationship. CONCLUSIONS Scientific development of equine-assisted interventions targeting psychosocial outcomes among veterans is warranted to establish their efficacy. Targeted outcomes should be expanded, including outcomes more closely aligned with the nature of polytraumatic injuries. Future research must also emphasize the theoretical development of equine-assisted interventions for veterans and thoroughly describe the participants, components of the intervention, factors contributing to attrition, and optimal dose-response relationships.
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- Adam R. Kinney
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523 USA
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523 USA
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523 USA
- Temple Grandin Equine Center, Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523 USA
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- Temple Grandin Equine Center, Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523 USA
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Bevilacqua K, Schneider S, Rasul R, Taioli E, Schwartz RM. Engagement in linkage to mental health care program in the Rockaways after Hurricane Sandy. J Community Psychol 2019; 47:743-756. [PMID: 30597560 PMCID: PMC6590356 DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2018] [Revised: 10/15/2018] [Accepted: 12/11/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The Rockaways area of New York City was especially devastated by Hurricane Sandy. This study examined participant characteristics associated with acceptance of a linkage to and attendance at appointments for mental health difficulties (MHD). Participants (N = 1,011) completed questionnaires to assess mental health symptoms. Participants who met screening criteria (n = 442) were offered linkage to care. Individuals who had a higher mental health symptom burden (MHSB; i.e., those who screened in on more than one criteria vs. only one criterion) had 2.68 greater odds of accepting services (95% confidence interval [1.68, 4.26]). MHSB was not associated with attending a first appointment (p = 0.80). Female gender and Hispanic ethnicity were also associated with acceptance of linkage to care, though not attendance. Reducing stigma around MHD associated with natural disasters and increasing knowledge about the mental health care system could promote help-seeking behavior among survivors.
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- Kristin Bevilacqua
- Department of Occupational MedicineEpidemiology and Prevention, Northwell Health
- Joint Center for Disaster HealthTrauma and Resilience
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- Department of Occupational MedicineEpidemiology and Prevention, Northwell Health
- Joint Center for Disaster HealthTrauma and Resilience
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- Department of Occupational MedicineEpidemiology and Prevention, Northwell Health
- Joint Center for Disaster HealthTrauma and Resilience
- Department of BiostatisticsNorthwell Health
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- Joint Center for Disaster HealthTrauma and Resilience
- Institute of Translational Epidemiology, Department of Population Health Science and PolicyThe Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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- Department of Occupational MedicineEpidemiology and Prevention, Northwell Health
- Joint Center for Disaster HealthTrauma and Resilience
- Institute of Translational Epidemiology, Department of Population Health Science and PolicyThe Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
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Dehghan R, Wilson J. Healthcare professionals as gatekeepers in research involving refugee survivors of sexual torture: An examination of the ethical issues. Dev World Bioeth 2019; 19:215-223. [PMID: 30891888 DOI: 10.1111/dewb.12222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2018] [Revised: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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This paper examines the ethical issues that arise when healthcare providers act as gatekeepers to research involving vulnerable populations. Traumatised refugees serve as an example of this subset of research participants. Highlighting the particular vulnerabilities of this group, we argue that specific ethical considerations are required that go beyond the conventional research approaches. While gatekeeping responds to some of those vulnerabilities, it risks wronging through unwarranted paternalism. Instead, we will propose that a relational ethics of justice and care serves as a more appropriate framework for responding to the challenges of research involving traumatised refugees. Specifically, such a framework allows us to reflect more deeply on the role of the gatekeeper. In conclusion, we recommend that clinicians and researchers collaborate with survivors' advisory groups in the development of specific research ethical guidelines.
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Zuj DV, Norrholm SD. The clinical applications and practical relevance of human conditioning paradigms for posttraumatic stress disorder. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry 2019; 88:339-351. [PMID: 30134147 DOI: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2018.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Revised: 07/31/2018] [Accepted: 08/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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The classical conditioning paradigm of fear learning has spawned a number of experimental variations for the explanation of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) etiology. These paradigms include extinction learning and recall, fear inhibition, fear generalization, and conditioned avoidance. As such, each of these paradigms have significant applications for understanding the development, maintenance, treatment, and relapse of the fear-related features of PTSD. In the present review, we describe each of these conditioning-based paradigms with reference to the clinical applications, and supported by case examples from patients with severe PTSD symptoms. We also review the neurobiological models of conditioning and extinction in animals, psychiatrically healthy humans, and PTSD patients, and discuss the current balance of evidence suggesting a number of biological, behavioral, and cognitive mechanisms/moderators of the conditioning and extinction process in experimental and clinical contexts.
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- Daniel V Zuj
- Department of Psychology, Swansea University, UK
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- Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mental Health Service Line, USA; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, USA.
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Vasileva AV, Karavaeva TA, Rudachenko EP. [Comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder diagnostic improvement in oncology elderly patients after surgical treatment in relation to rehabilitation tasks.]. Adv Gerontol 2019; 32:397-404. [PMID: 31512427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The cancer incidence increase in elderly patients determines the actuality of this study, because oncological illnesses are often accompanied by mental disturbances. This article considers clinical psychological risk factors of the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) onset in prostate and rectal cancer elderly patients after surgical treatment. The study results showed that lack of social support, deficit of the successful stress coping experience in the past, maladaptive internal disease model, and destructive personality profile proved to be statistically significant risk factors and consequently psychotherapeutic interventions targets in PTSD treatment and prevention. Consideration of the elderly oncology patient clinical, psychological and social characteristics allows to elaborate effective personalized strategies of the complex medical-psychological care in geriatric medicine.
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- A V Vasileva
- V.M.Bekhterev National Research Medical Center for Psychiatry and Neurology, 3 Bekhterev str., St. Petersburg 192019, Russian Federation, e-mail:
- I.I.Mechnikov North-Western State Medical University, 41 Kirochnaya str., St. Petersburg 191015, Russian Federation
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- V.M.Bekhterev National Research Medical Center for Psychiatry and Neurology, 3 Bekhterev str., St. Petersburg 192019, Russian Federation, e-mail:
- Saint-Petersburg State University, 7/9 Universitetskaya emb., St. Petersburg 199034. Russian Federation
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Carswell JW. Who will the Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre rehabilitate? BMJ 2018; 363:k4110. [PMID: 30274975 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.k4110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Rizo CF, Wretman CJ, Macy RJ, Guo S, Ermentrout DM. A novel intervention for system-involved female intimate partner violence survivors: Changes in mental health. Am J Orthopsychiatry 2018; 88:681-690. [PMID: 30024179 DOI: 10.1037/ort0000332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Female intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors who are their children's primary caregivers are often mandated to services by child protection services (CPS) and/or the courts. Unfortunately, scant evidence exists regarding mandated programs for CPS- and/or court-involved IPV survivors, particularly the mental health outcomes of such programs. Two human service agencies in the southeastern United States collaborated to develop and implement a novel 13-week intervention to address the needs of these mothers' as related to safety, parenting, and mental health. The intervention uses a psychoeducation approach and participants are provided dinner, childcare, transportation, and on-site security. This community-based, quasi-experimental study gathered preliminary evidence regarding whether the intervention enhanced participants' (N = 70) mental health (i.e., depression and posttraumatic stress symptoms). Growth curve analyses using hierarchical linear modeling examined whether participants experienced improvements in mental health at completion (3 months) and follow-up (6 months). Participants reported significant improvements on depression and posttraumatic stress symptoms at both postintervention time points. This exploratory study provides preliminary support for engaging court- and CPS-involved female IPV survivors in specialized, group-based interventions designed to address their mental health needs. Future research should investigate this and other similar programming using (a) larger samples, (b) comparison groups, and (c) randomized designs. It will also be important to replicate this program in other settings to establish evidence for the intervention's underlying approach. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved).
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Whitt-Woosley A, Sprang G, Royse DG. Identifying the trauma recovery needs of maltreated children: An examination of child welfare workers' effectiveness in screening for traumatic stress. Child Abuse Negl 2018; 81:296-307. [PMID: 29778039 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2018.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2017] [Revised: 04/30/2018] [Accepted: 05/08/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Children in the child welfare system comprise a group characterized by exposure to trauma via experiences of maltreatment, under circumstances presenting multiple risk factors for traumatic stress. High rates of posttraumatic stress have been observed in this population. However, there is currently no standard for the universal screening of children in child welfare for trauma exposure and traumatic stress. This study examined the trauma experiences of a sample of maltreated children and whether their child welfare workers were effective screeners of traumatic stress symptoms. Descriptive and correlational analyses were conducted regarding a sample of children (N = 131) with trauma screenings completed by their child welfare workers and clinical measures of traumatic stress symptoms. Four hierarchical regression models were also examined to determine whether workers' screening information regarding child age, trauma exposure history and symptoms of traumatic stress were predictive of outcomes on clinical measures. The analyses revealed complex trauma exposure histories and high rates of traumatic stress symptoms among this generally younger sample of maltreated children. Additionally, the models supported workers' efficacy in screening for symptoms of total posttraumatic stress and specific trauma symptoms of intrusion and avoidance. Workers were less effective in screening for the symptoms of arousal. These findings support the importance of identifying the trauma recovery needs of maltreated children and the utility of child protection workers in assisting with the trauma screening process. Implications are provided for related practice, policy and training efforts in child welfare.
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- University of Kentucky, College of Medicine- Department of Psychiatry, United States
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- University of Kentucky, College of Social Work, United States
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Brand RM, McEnery C, Rossell S, Bendall S, Thomas N. Do trauma-focussed psychological interventions have an effect on psychotic symptoms? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Schizophr Res 2018; 195:13-22. [PMID: 28844432 DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2017.08.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2016] [Revised: 08/15/2017] [Accepted: 08/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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There is growing recognition of the relationship between trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and psychosis. There may be overlaps in causal mechanisms involved in the development of PTSD and psychosis following traumatic or adverse events. Trauma-focussed treatments found to be effective in treating PTSD may therefore represent a new direction in the psychological treatment of psychosis. This systematic review examined the literature on trauma-focussed treatments conducted with people with schizophrenia spectrum or psychotic disorders to determine effects on psychotic symptoms. Secondary outcomes were symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety. Twenty-five studies were included in the review, with 12 being included in the meta-analysis. Trauma-focussed treatments had a small, significant effect (g=0.31, CI [0.55, 0.06]) on positive symptoms immediately post-treatment, but the significance and magnitude of this effect was not maintained at follow-up (g=0.18, CI [0.42, -0.06]). Trauma-focussed treatments also had a small effect on delusions at both post-treatment (g=0.37, CI [0.87, -0.12]) and follow-up (g=0.38, CI [0.67, 0.10]), but this only reached significance at follow-up. Effects on hallucinations and negative symptoms were small and non-significant. Effects on PTSD symptoms were also small (post-treatment g=0.21, CI [0.70, -0.27], follow up g=0.31, CI [0.62, 0.00]) and only met significance at follow-up. No significant effects were found on symptoms of depression and anxiety. Results show promising effects of trauma-focussed treatments for the positive symptoms of psychosis, however further studies developing and evaluating trauma-focussed treatments for trauma-related psychotic symptoms are needed.
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- Rachel M Brand
- Centre for Mental Health, Swinburne University, PO Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia; The Voices Clinic, Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre, Alfred Hospital, Monash University Central Clinical School, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
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- Centre for Mental Health, Swinburne University, PO Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, Swinburne University, PO Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia; The Voices Clinic, Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre, Alfred Hospital, Monash University Central Clinical School, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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- Orygen: The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, 35 Poplar Road, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia; The Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, Swinburne University, PO Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia; The Voices Clinic, Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre, Alfred Hospital, Monash University Central Clinical School, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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Rosellini AJ, Liu H, Petukhova MV, Sampson NA, Aguilar-Gaxiola S, Alonso J, Borges G, Bruffaerts R, Bromet EJ, de Girolamo G, de Jonge P, Fayyad J, Florescu S, Gureje O, Haro JM, Hinkov H, Karam EG, Kawakami N, Koenen KC, Lee S, Lépine JP, Levinson D, Navarro-Mateu F, Oladeji BD, O’Neill S, Pennell BE, Piazza M, Posada-Villa J, Scott KM, Stein DJ, Torres Y, Viana MC, Zaslavsky AM, Kessler RC. Recovery from DSM-IV post-traumatic stress disorder in the WHO World Mental Health surveys. Psychol Med 2018; 48:437-450. [PMID: 28720167 PMCID: PMC5758426 DOI: 10.1017/s0033291717001817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) course finds a substantial proportion of cases remit within 6 months, a majority within 2 years, and a substantial minority persists for many years. Results are inconsistent about pre-trauma predictors. METHODS The WHO World Mental Health surveys assessed lifetime DSM-IV PTSD presence-course after one randomly-selected trauma, allowing retrospective estimates of PTSD duration. Prior traumas, childhood adversities (CAs), and other lifetime DSM-IV mental disorders were examined as predictors using discrete-time person-month survival analysis among the 1575 respondents with lifetime PTSD. RESULTS 20%, 27%, and 50% of cases recovered within 3, 6, and 24 months and 77% within 10 years (the longest duration allowing stable estimates). Time-related recall bias was found largely for recoveries after 24 months. Recovery was weakly related to most trauma types other than very low [odds-ratio (OR) 0.2-0.3] early-recovery (within 24 months) associated with purposefully injuring/torturing/killing and witnessing atrocities and very low later-recovery (25+ months) associated with being kidnapped. The significant ORs for prior traumas, CAs, and mental disorders were generally inconsistent between early- and later-recovery models. Cross-validated versions of final models nonetheless discriminated significantly between the 50% of respondents with highest and lowest predicted probabilities of both early-recovery (66-55% v. 43%) and later-recovery (75-68% v. 39%). CONCLUSIONS We found PTSD recovery trajectories similar to those in previous studies. The weak associations of pre-trauma factors with recovery, also consistent with previous studies, presumably are due to stronger influences of post-trauma factors.
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- A. J. Rosellini
- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Reducing Health Disparities, UC Davis Health System, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- IMIM-Hospital del Mar Research Institute, Parc de Salut Mar, Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), and CIBER en Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Barcelona, Spain
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- National Institute of Psychiatry Ramón de la Fuente, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Universitair Psychiatrisch Centrum – Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (UPC-KUL), Campus Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Psychiatry, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- IRCCS St John of God Clinical Research Centre/IRCCS Centro S. Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, Brescia, Italy
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- Developmental Psychology, Department of Psychology, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Interdisciplinary Center Psychopathology and Emotion Regulation, Department of Psychiatry, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Development, Research, Advocacy & Applied Care (IDRAAC), Beirut, Lebanon
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- National School of Public Health, Management and Development, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, CIBERSAM, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- National Center for Public Health and Analyses, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute for Development, Research, Advocacy & Applied Care (IDRAAC), Beirut, Lebanon
- Department of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, St George Hospital University Medical Center, Balamand University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Mental Health, School of Public Health, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong
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- Hôpital Lariboisière-Fernand Widal, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Universités Paris Descartes-Paris Diderot, INSERM UMR-S 1144, Paris, France
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- Mental Health Services, Ministry of Health, Jerusalem, Israel
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- UDIF-SM, Subdirección General de Planificación, Innovación y Cronicidad, Servicio Murciano de Salud, IMIB-Arrixaca, CIBERESP-Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- School of Psychology, Ulster University, Londonderry, UK
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- Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Universidad Cayetano Heredia, National Institute of Health, Lima, Peru
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa
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- Center for Excellence on Research in Mental Health, CES University, Medellín, Colombia
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- Department of Social Medicine, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitoria, Brazil
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- Department of Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Solla F, Carboni J, Fernandez A, Dupont A, Chivoret N, Brézac G, Rampal V, Bréaud J. Severe casualties from Bastille Day Attack in Nice, France. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2018; 45:857-864. [PMID: 29318344 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-018-0901-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the most severe casualties from the July 14th, 2016 terror attack in Nice that were treated at the Lenval University Children's Hospital (LUCH) of Nice (France). METHODS Retrospective study about casualties treated at LUCH from Bastille Day Attack with injuries resulting in the need for surgery, resuscitation, or death. The type of lesions and surgery, duration of hospitalizations, complications, psychological status, and outcome at discharge were collected. RESULTS Eleven patients presented severe traumas including three adults. They were triaged and managed first by the Critical Care Physician on duty and by emergency room nurses with no additional staff. Six pediatric casualties needed surgery; seven patients were hospitalized in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Five deaths were reported. The most relevant injuries were: pelvic disjunction, lower limb fracture, vascular injuries, and head or trunk crush. As soon as it was possible, two surgeons attended the emergency room (ER) to help carry out the triage. Overall we performed twenty-eight surgeries, including two neurological, one vascular, and five orthopedic. We performed closed reduction and internal fixation (CRIF) in three cases of limb fractures. A compartment syndrome was observed. Stress disorders were observed in three patients, which merited psychiatric support and treatment. CONCLUSION We faced uncommon situations with severe casualties without pre-hospital management. The presence of adult patients and unusual lesions increased the complexity. The presence of surgeons in the ER seemed useful for effective clinical decision-making. CRIF has been a valid option for damage control. Competence in vascular, neurological, major trauma surgery and psychic trauma should be available in any pediatric trauma center.
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- Federico Solla
- Pediatric Surgery Department, Lenval University Children's Hospital, 57, Avenue de la Californie, 06200, Nice, France.
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, Lenval University Children's Hospital, 57, Avenue de la Californie, 06200, Nice, France
- Medical School, University of Nice, 28 Avenue de Valombrose, 06107, Nice, France
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- Medical School, University of Nice, 28 Avenue de Valombrose, 06107, Nice, France
- Child Psychiatry, Lenval University Children's Hospital, 06200, Nice, France
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Lenval University Children's Hospital, 06200, Nice, France
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, Lenval University Children's Hospital, 57, Avenue de la Californie, 06200, Nice, France
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- Pediatric Anesthesiology, Lenval University Children's Hospital, 06200, Nice, France
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, Lenval University Children's Hospital, 57, Avenue de la Californie, 06200, Nice, France
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, Lenval University Children's Hospital, 57, Avenue de la Californie, 06200, Nice, France
- Medical School, University of Nice, 28 Avenue de Valombrose, 06107, Nice, France
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Waid-Ebbs JK, Wen PS, Graham DP, Ray K, Leroux AJ, O'Connor MK, Helmer D. Factor Structure of the Community Reintegration of Service-Members (CRIS) in Veterans with Blast-Related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. J Appl Meas 2018; 19:363-369. [PMID: 30433880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Veterans with blast-related mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) report difficulty engaging in life roles, also referred to as participation. Current measures are either global or lack comprehensive coverage of life roles and have not been validated in Veterans with mTBI. The Community Reintegration of Service-members instrument (CRIS) is a promising measure that was specifically developed for Veterans using a well-formulated conceptual framework and Rasch analysis. However, the CRIS has not been validated in Veterans with mTBI. Two data sets were combined for 191 Veterans with blast-related mTBI to conduct a confirmatory factor analysis of the CRIS. High residual and low loading items (33) were removed to improve the model fit. The remaining items demonstrated high correlation (0.87-0.89) between subscales and high test re-test (0.85 to 0.95). Mean scores were better for Veterans without Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or depression compared to Veterans with PTSD or depression. The refined CRIS offers a valid comprehensive measure of participation for Veterans with blast-related mTBI. Future directions include examining aspects of participation that may not be covered by the CRIS for Veterans with mTBI..
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- J Kay Waid-Ebbs
- J. Kay Waid-Ebbs, Mail Code #151A, Malcom Randall VAMC, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainsville, FL 32610, USA,
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Gavlovsky AD, Holovanova IA, Kharchenko NV. [Retrospective analysis of post-traumatic stress disorder]. Wiad Lek 2018; 71:1835-1840. [PMID: 30737949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Introduction: The most common form of disorder in the victims of extreme events that are difficult to treat and correct and are manifested by psychological, social and somatic changes is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The aim: To study the experience of rehabilitation of participants based on the municipal institution Poltava Regional Clinical Hospital for War Veterans. PATIENTS AND METHODS Materials and methods: We used statistical observation, consolidation and grouping of materials of statistical observation, method of absolute and relative values. RESULTS Review: In our country, mental disorders in emergency situations began to be studied especially intensively after the Chernobyl disaster. A considerable amount of research is devoted to this issue. Neuropsychiatric and psychoneurological disorders were analyzed carefully and it was established that in those people who were in the enhanced radiation zone, mental maladaptation arose due to psychological traumas, but not because of ionizing radiation. CONCLUSION Conclusions: Art therapy turned out to be a popular activity for improving well-being, where the demobilized could do handmade work. Another good way to improve their mood was watching movies with a certain idea, sense. The most influential therapy is relaxation sessions, where the warriors can abstract their mind from everything and enjoy good music or landscapes. Among the group sessions, the "road to peace" theme was the most popular one, where veterans could communicate with a psychologist, express their thoughts and feelings, and, if necessary, consult for the future.
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Dix-Peek D, Dix-Peek D, Werbeloff M. Evaluation of the efficacy of a South African psychosocial model for the rehabilitation of torture survivors. Torture 2018; 28:34-57. [PMID: 30047490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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UNLABELLED To address the consequences of past torture experiences as well as current traumas and daily stressors, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) developed a contextually appropriate psychosocial framework for the rehabilitation of individuals who have been affected by torture. METHOD To test the efficacy of this framework, a quasiexperimental study was conducted with torture survivor clients of the CSVR who met the 1985 United Nations Convention Against Torture (UNCAT) definition. A comparison group of clients (n=38) was initially included on a waiting list and thereafter received treatment, whilst the treatment group of clients (n=44) entered straight into treatment. RESULTS Baseline t-test comparisons conducted on 13 outcome indicators revealed significantly better initial psychological health and functioning of clients in the treatment group than those in the comparison group, with moderately large differences on PTSD, trauma and anxiety, and strong difference in depression scores. Three-month follow-up comparisons using the conservative Wilcoxon test revealed significantly greater improvement on the functioning and anxiety indicators of the treatment group relative to the waiting-list comparison group (odds ratios = 2.49 and 2.61 respectively). After a further three months, when treatment was based on the CSVR framework for both groups, fewer than half the respondents remained in the study (n=20 in the treatment group; n=16 in the comparison group), and the Wilcoxon repeated measures test results on changes since baseline were counter-intuitive: for these remaining clients, there were now more significant outcome improvements for the comparison group than for the treatment group. However, the relative odds ratios for the groups were not significant for these indicators. Furthermore, the clients who dropped out from the treatment group had shown overall improvement in their psychological health and functioning in the initial three months of the study, whereas those who dropped out from the comparison group had shown improvements on fewer indicators. Thus, the research findings on the efficacy of the framework are inconclusive. DISCUSSION We suggest that this inconclusiveness can be explained by the severe challenges and ethical complexities of psychosocial research on vulnerable groups. The study highlights the serious problem of attrition of participants in the treatment programme which affected the overall study, and which may explain findings that at first appear counter-intuitive.
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- Dominique Dix-Peek
- Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR), South Africa. Correspondence to:
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Yaşar AB, Kiraz S, Usta D, Abamor AE, Zengin Eroğlu M, Kavakcı Ö. [Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy on a Patient with Schizophrenia and Clinical Effects: A Case Study]. Turk Psikiyatri Derg 2018; 29:138-142. [PMID: 30215843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Being exposed to traumatic experiences is rather common in patients with schizophrenia. Adverse experiences may induce the onset of psychotic symptoms or trigger current symptoms to be exacerbated. Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is an effective therapy in the treatment of incidences with underlying traumatic experiences, there by it can be conducted on various cases in addition to other treatments such as psycho-medication or another therapy method. It was developed by Shapiro in 1980s. Although desensitization is widely applied on patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, it is unusual for EMDR therapy to be safely and effectively performed in the treatment of psychotic disorder sor symptoms. In the present case study, EMDR treatment process and course of psychiatric state in a patient with history of child hood abuse and forced psychiatric residency will be discussed. The patient who had a diagnosis of schizophrenia for 8 years was treated with antipsychotic treatment as well as 2 sessions of EMDR, and as a result, a positive change was observed in her general clinical course. Our thoughts on this phenomenon are that EMDR treatment is an effective, safe and short-term intervention in the comorbidity of PTSD and psychotic disorders. However, the literature about the place of EMDR in the treatment of schizophrenia cases is rather limited and much more research is needed.
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Ryken KO, Hogue M, Marsh JL, Schweizer M. Long-term consequences of landmine injury: A survey of civilian survivors in Bosnia-Herzegovina 20 years after the war. Injury 2017; 48:2688-2692. [PMID: 29102043 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2017.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2017] [Accepted: 08/07/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Bosnia-Herzegovina is one of the most landmine-contaminated countries in Europe. Since the beginning of the war in 1992, there have been 7968 recorded landmine victims, with 1665 victims since the end of the war in 1995. While many of these explosions result in death, a high proportion of these injuries result in amputation, leading to a large number of disabled individuals. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to conduct a survey of civilian landmine victims in Bosnia-Herzegovina in order to assess the effect of landmine injuries on physical, mental, and social well-being. METHODS Civilian survivors of landmine injuries were contacted while obtaining care through local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) throughout Bosnia-Herzegovina to inquire about their current level of independence, details of their injuries, and access to healthcare and public space. The survey was based upon Physicians for Human Rights handbook, "Measuring Landmine Incidents & Injuries and the Capacity to Provide Care." RESULTS 42 survivors of landmines completed the survey, with an average follow up period of 22.0 years (±1.7). Of civilians with either upper or lower limb injuries, 83.3% underwent amputations. All respondents had undergone at least one surgery related to their injury: 42.8% had at least three total operations and 23.8% underwent four or more surgeries related to their injury. 26.2% of survivors had been hospitalized four or more times relating to their injury. 57.1% of participants reported they commonly experienced anxiety and 47.6% reported depression within the last year. On average, approximately 3% of household income each year goes towards paying medical bills, even given governmental and non-governmental assistance. Most survivors relied upon others to take care of them: only 41.5% responded they were capable of caring for themselves. 63.4% of respondents reported their injury had limited their ability to gain training, attend school, and go to work. CONCLUSION The majority of civilian landmine survivors report adverse health effects due to their injuries, including anxiety, depression, multiple surgeries, and hospitalizations. The majority also experience loss of independence, either requiring care of family members for activities of daily living, disability, and inability to be employed. Further research is required to determine effective interventions for landmine survivors worldwide.
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- Katherine O Ryken
- University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 375 Newton Road, Iowa City, IA, 52242, United States.
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States
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Jackson JC, Jutte JE, Hunter CH, Ciccolella N, Warrington H, Sevin C, Bienvenu OJ. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after critical illness: A conceptual review of distinct clinical issues and their implications. Rehabil Psychol 2017; 61:132-40. [PMID: 27196856 DOI: 10.1037/rep0000085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that develops after critical care may be marked by a unique constellation of symptoms that differ, for example, from the symptoms that develop in response to more traditional traumas such as combat or assault. RESEARCH METHOD/DESIGN We describe ways in which symptoms of PTSD after critical illness can be clinically engaged, drawing from literature pointing to "best treatment" practices in other settings. And, we discuss the relevance of intensive care unit (ICU) related PTSD to rehabilitation psychologists and explain why rehabilitation psychologists are well suited to identify and treat ICU-related PTSD. RESULTS In this conceptual review, drawing from both empirical findings and theoretical models, we surmise that traumatized survivors of critical illness demonstrate 2 central clinical features-avoidance and reexperiencing. CONCLUSIONS/IMPLICATIONS The potentially unique clinical profile of ICU-related PTSD likely requires unique assessment and treatment practices. These services may be best provided by providers with expertise in providing coordinated care, such as rehabilitation psychologists. Next steps should include empirical study to determine whether practices that are empirically supported in other settings may be translated to the ICU and post-ICU hospitalization for critical illness survivors. (PsycINFO Database Record
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- James C Jackson
- Division of Allergy/Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, Center for Health Services Research, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Harborview Medical Center
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Temple University
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- Division of Allergy/Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE The aftermath of treatment for critical illness and/or critical injury in the intensive care unit (ICU) often includes persisting cognitive and emotional morbidities as well as severe physical deconditioning (a constellation termed post-intensive care syndrome, or PICS), but most patients do not receive psychological services before they enter the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF). Although a burgeoning literature guides the efforts of critical care providers to reduce risk factors for PICS - for example, reducing the use of sedatives and enacting early mobilization, there is need for a corresponding awareness among IRF psychologists and other providers that the post-ICU patient often arrives in a state of significantly reduced capacity, with persisting cognitive impairments and acute psychological distress. Many are at risk for long-term complications of posttraumatic stress disorder, general anxiety and/or clinical depression, and assuredly all have experienced a profound life disruption. This paper offers a multilevel perspective on the adaptation of post-ICU patients during inpatient rehabilitation, with discussion of the psychologist's role in education and intervention. RESEARCH METHOD/DESIGN Clinical review paper. RESULTS NA. CONCLUSIONS To optimize response to rehabilitation, it is important to understand the behavior of post-ICU patients within a full biopsychosocial context including debility, cognitive and emotional impairment, disruption of role identities, and environmental factors. The psychologist can provide education about predictable barriers to participation for the post-ICU patient, and guide individual, family and team interventions to ameliorate those barriers. (PsycINFO Database Record
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan
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Harris JI, Strom TQ, Ferrier-Auerbach AG, Kaler ME, Hansen LP, Erbes CR. Workplace social support in job satisfaction among veterans with posttraumatic stress symptoms: A preliminary correlational study. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0181344. [PMID: 28777812 PMCID: PMC5544179 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0181344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2016] [Accepted: 06/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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For Veterans managing PTSD symptoms, returning to vocational functioning is often challenging; identifying modifiable variables that can contribute to positive vocational adjustment is critical to improved vocational rehabilitation services. Workplace social support has proven to be important in vocational adjustment in both general population and vocational rehabilitation samples, but this area of inquiry has received little attention among Veterans with PTSD symptoms. In this small correlational study, employed Veterans (N = 63) presenting for outpatient PTSD treatment at a VA Health Care System completed surveys assessing demographic variables, PTSD symptoms, workplace social support, and job satisfaction. Workplace social support contributed to the prediction of job satisfaction. It is of note that workplace social support predicted a larger proportion of the variance in employment satisfaction than PTSD symptoms. Further research on workplace social support as a vocational rehabilitation resource for Veterans with PTSD is indicated.
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- J. I. Harris
- Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
- University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
- University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
- University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
- Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes Research, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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This article explores the developing definition of moral injury within the current key literature. Building on the previous literature regarding 'Moral Injury, Spiritual Care and the role of Chaplains' (Carey et al. in JORH 55(4):1218-1245, 2016b. doi: 10.1007/s10943-016-0231-x ), this article notes the complexity that has developed due to definitional variations regarding moral injury-particularly with respect to the concepts of 'betrayal' and 'spirituality'. Given the increasing recognition of moral injury and noting the relevance and importance of utilizing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model, this article argues that betrayal and spirituality should be core components for understanding, defining and addressing moral injury. It also supports the role of chaplains being involved in the holistic care and rehabilitation of those affected by moral injury.
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- Timothy J Hodgson
- Department of Religious Studies, School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia.
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- Palliative Care Unit, Department of Public Health, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Kingsbury Drive, Bundoora, VIC, 3083, Australia.
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Lee MY, Zaharlick A, Akers D. Impact of Meditation on Mental Health Outcomes of Female Trauma Survivors of Interpersonal Violence With Co-Occurring Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Interpers Violence 2017; 32:2139-2165. [PMID: 26149677 DOI: 10.1177/0886260515591277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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This study was a randomized controlled trial that examined the impact of meditation practice on the mental health outcomes of female trauma survivors of interpersonal violence who have co-occurring disorders. Sixty-three female trauma survivors were randomly assigned to the meditation condition and the control condition. Treatment conditions consisted of a 6-week meditation curriculum that was influenced by Tibetan meditation tradition and focused on breathing, loving kindness, and compassion meditation. Clients in the meditation condition made significant changes in mental health symptoms ( t = 5.252, df = 31, p = .000) and trauma symptoms ( t = 6.009, df = 31, p = .000) from pre-treatment to post-treatment, whereas non-significant changes were observed among the control condition clients. There were significant group differences between clients in the meditation condition and in the control condition on their mental health symptoms, F(1, 54) = 13.438, p = .001, and trauma symptoms, F(1, 54) = 13.395, p = .001, with a generally large effect size of eta squared .127 and .146, respectively. In addition, significantly more clients in the meditation condition achieved reliable change in mental health symptoms (35.5% vs. 8.3%) and trauma symptoms (42.3% vs. 4.8%) than clients in the control condition. Significance of the study is discussed with respect to the empirical evidence of meditation practice as a complementary behavioral intervention for treating female trauma survivors of interpersonal violence who have co-occurring disorders.
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- Mo Yee Lee
- 1 The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA
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- David M Benedek
- Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Department of Psychiatry, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Department of Psychiatry, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Department of Psychiatry, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
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Repeated retelling of trauma narratives within Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) assists participants to habituate to experiences that have precipitated symptoms of post-traumatic stress. In this study, the narratives produced by children and adolescents, who developed post-traumatic stress disorder following a natural disaster, and who were treated with a manualized TF-CBT intervention, were examined. The first author developed a coding system utilizing three major concepts (coherence, elaboration, and evaluation) to identify changes in the narratives as they were retold at each therapeutic session. Analysis using this coding system identified that the internal logic of the stories was maintained as the detail diminished, and that the level of evaluation increased. Compression emerged as a major pattern, alongside the reduction in participant distress over the course of the treatment. Although requiring replication, these trial concepts, developed by the coding system, have potential analyzing trauma narratives and enhancing clinician observations.
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- Nancy K Westerman
- Mater Child and Youth Mental Health Service, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Queensland Health Child and Youth Mental Health Service, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Krause-Parello CA, Sarni S, Padden E. Military veterans and canine assistance for post-traumatic stress disorder: A narrative review of the literature. Nurse Educ Today 2016; 47:43-50. [PMID: 27179660 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2016.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2015] [Revised: 04/15/2016] [Accepted: 04/24/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are a vulnerable population at high risk for depression, isolation, and suicide. A substantial body of anecdotal evidence exists supporting the use of canines as an effective adjunct treatment for this population. However, a comprehensive review of its use based on scientific literature has thus far not been conducted. METHODS A narrative literature review was conducted to examine the current state of the science on canine assistance for veterans diagnosed with PTSD in order to synthesize current empirical knowledge on the subject. Articles were retrieved among the small body of recent literature using computerized database searches. Inclusion criteria included peer-reviewed journal publications published through October 1st, 2015. Only originally published articles that examined the outcomes of canine assistance on veterans with PTSD were examined. Additionally, each included article was specific to veterans, dogs, and, PTSD in combination rather than article that discuss the concepts separately. Exclusion criteria included symposia and conference material, dissertations, media articles, and no mention of canines as a treatment modality. 563 articles were retrieved; 6 met the criteria. When evaluating data, information and themes were extracted into an Excel table; this table was employed in the synthesis of information into manuscript form. RESULTS The following themes were explored within the selected publications: What is Canine Assistance; Why Use Canine Assistance for PTSD in Veterans; Concerns; and Future Directions. The literature endorsed canine assistance for PTSD in veterans as a promising modality. Authors also raised concerns about lack of protocols, cost and availability barriers, and animal welfare calling for additional, rigorous research to advance its use as a treatment for veterans with PTSD. CONCLUSIONS PTSD continues to pose significant psychological, health, and welfare challenges to veterans and the multi-disciplinary providers who treat them. Analysis of this literature should expand knowledge and outline future directions for healthcare professions and improve health and wellness for veterans with PTSD through the use of canine assistance.
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- Cheryl A Krause-Parello
- C-P.A.W.W. (Canines Providing Assistance to Wounded Warriors), Health Research Initiative for Veterans, University of Colorado, College of Nursing, Anschutz Medical Campus, 13120 E. 19th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, United States.
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- C-P.A.W.W. (Canines Providing Assistance to Wounded Warriors), Health Research Initiative for Veterans, University of Colorado, College of Nursing, Anschutz Medical Campus, 13120 E. 19th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, United States.
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- C-P.A.W.W. (Canines Providing Assistance to Wounded Warriors), Health Research Initiative for Veterans, University of Colorado, College of Nursing, Anschutz Medical Campus, 13120 E. 19th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, United States.
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Figueroa RA, Cortés PF. [Proposal to address the mental health problems detected after the February 27, 2010 earthquake]. Rev Med Chil 2016; 144:247-52. [PMID: 27092680 DOI: 10.4067/s0034-98872016000200014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2015] [Accepted: 10/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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One of the most important topics mentioned by people from places affected by the February 27th, 2010 earthquake to the Presidential Delegation for the Reconstruction, was the urgent need of mental health care. Given the enormous individual and social burden of mental health sequelae after disasters, its treatment becomes a critical issue. In this article, we propose several actions to be implemented in Chile in the context of the process of recovery and reconstruction, including optimization of social communication and media response to disasters; designing and deployment of a national strategy for volunteer service; training of primary care staff in screening and initial management of post-traumatic stress reactions; and training, continuous education and clinical supervision of a critical number of therapists in evidence-based therapies for conditions specifically related to stress.
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Jain S, McLean C, Adler EP, Rosen CS. Peer Support and Outcome for Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in a Residential Rehabilitation Program. Community Ment Health J 2016; 52:1089-1092. [PMID: 26839108 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-015-9982-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2014] [Accepted: 12/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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This observational study aims to determine the characteristics of peer support that change attitudes toward recovery and PTSD symptom severity. The study respondents were a sample of 55 VA patients who were residents at a residential rehabilitation program for PTSD where they were the recipients of peer support. Veterans perceived greater support from other veterans (mean = 4.04 on 1-5 scale, SD = 0.78) than from any other source. Greater perceived support from the peer support provider, other veterans and mental health staff was associated with improvements from intake to discharge in recovery attitudes. Greater perceived support from other veterans and mental health staff was associated with an improvement in PTSD symptoms. Results from this study suggest that positive perceptions of peer support favorably influences attitudes toward recovery, from PTSD, in veterans who are the recipients of such support.
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- Shaili Jain
- National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94205, USA.
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Menlo Park, CA, USA.
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94205, USA
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- National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94205, USA
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- National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94205, USA
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Menlo Park, CA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
- VA Sierra-Pacific Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center, Stanford, CA, USA
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Murphy D, Spencer-Harper L, Carson C, Palmer E, Hill K, Sorfleet N, Wessely S, Busuttil W. Long-term responses to treatment in UK veterans with military-related PTSD: an observational study. BMJ Open 2016; 6:e011667. [PMID: 27638494 PMCID: PMC5030585 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Military-related trauma can be difficult to treat. Evaluating longer term responses to treatment and identifying which individuals may need additional support could inform clinical practice. We assessed 1-year outcomes in UK veterans treated for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). DESIGN Within-participant design. SETTING The intervention was offered by Combat Stress, a mental health charity for veterans in the UK. PARTICIPANTS The sample included 401 veterans who completed a standardised 6-week residential treatment. Of these, 268 (67%) were successfully followed up a year after the end of treatment. METHODS A range of health outcomes were collected pretreatment and repeated at standard intervals post-treatment. The primary outcome was severity of PTSD symptoms, and secondary outcomes included measures of other mental health difficulties (depression, anxiety and anger), problems with alcohol, and social and occupational functioning. RESULTS Significant reductions in PTSD severity were observed a year after treatment (PSS-I: -11.9, 95% CI -13.1 to -10.7). Reductions in the secondary outcomes were also reported. Higher levels of post-treatment functional impairment (0.24, 95% CI 0.08 to 0.41) and alcohol problems (0.18, 95% CI 0.03 to 0.32) were associated with poorer PTSD treatment response at 12 months. CONCLUSIONS This uncontrolled study suggests the longer term benefits of a structured programme to treat UK veterans with PTSD. Our findings point to the importance of continued support targeted for particular individuals post-treatment to improve longer term outcomes.
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- Dominic Murphy
- Combat Stress, Leatherhead, UK
- King's Centre for Military Health Research, King's College London, London, UK
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- King's Centre for Military Health Research, King's College London, London, UK
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- Susan Okie
- Dr. Okie is a medical journalist and a clinical assistant professor of family medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
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Smith-Forbes EV, Quick CD, Brown KM. Roles of Occupational Therapists in Theater, Past and Present. US Army Med Dep J 2016:66-70. [PMID: 27215870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The impetus to deploy occupational therapy (OT) assets into theaters of operation lies in the occupational therapist's ability to evaluate the effect of physical and/or behavioral symptoms on functional performance and effectively develop individualized interventions. Occupational therapy utilization has been robust during 14 years of continuous deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Occupational therapy's indoctrinated role in combat is solely with the combat and operational stress control missions, however, the skills and capabilities of this profession have demonstrated efficacy in other specializations, including concussion care. The effectiveness of OT interventions is demonstrated with improved return to duty (RTD) rates for casualties suffering with combat and operational stress reactions where OT was a major component of a restoration and reconditioning program. As well, postconcussion RTD rates have been linked to the broad skill sets inherent in OT that allow casualties to remain in theater from the point of injury to complete recovery and RTD.
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- Enrique V Smith-Forbes
- Army Medical Department Center and School, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas
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OBJECTIVE To explore aftercare services provided to child victims of sex trafficking globally based on the results of a systematic review of published and unpublished research, organizational policy, and current practice. This systematic review serves as a first step toward developing best practices for aftercare service providers. METHOD A systematic search was conducted of four English language databases, two human trafficking resource libraries, and one Internet search engine for journal articles and "grey" literature published between January 2000 and May 2013 on the services offered to child sex trafficking victims globally. The search yielded 15 documents for inclusion in the review. RESULTS The 15 documents emphasized the need for aftercare service provision to be founded on children's rights and trauma-informed service provision. They recommended delivery practices such as case management and multidisciplinary, multiagency and multinational coordination to ensure the child victims benefit fully from the services. The systematic review revealed that there are three phases to aftercare service provision: rescue, recover, and reintegration. Each of these phases is characterized by different needs and types of services provided. The recovery phase received the most attention compared to recovery and reintegration phases. CONCLUSION The literature highlighted that aftercare service provision for child sex trafficking victims is a new area that needs an evidence base from which policy and practice can be formed. There is great need for further research and better documentation of service provision. While this research provides insight into this area, the gap in literature remains wide. The area of aftercare service provision for children who have been trafficked has experienced phenomenal growth within the last 10 years, and with more research and resources being directed to the area, the achievement of international minimum standards of care provision is possible.
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- Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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PURPOSE This purpose of this article is to review of the trends of research that examined positive psychology constructs in the context of adapting to chronic illness and disability (CID). This article examines the empirical findings on the relationships between six selected positive psychology-associated constructs (optimism, hope, resilience, benefit-finding, meaning-making, and post-traumatic growth) and adaptation to disability. METHODS Six positive psychology constructs were selected to represent the trends found in recent literature published on CID. The process of choosing these six variables included reviewing chapters on positive psychology and CID, reviewing the top rehabilitation journals that typically publish articles on psychosocial adaptation to CID, using search engines to find relevant journal articles published since the year 2000, and selecting the most important constructs based on the authors’ professional judgment. CONCLUSION The available evidence supports the unique benefits of these six positive psychology constructs in predicting successful adaptation to a range of disabling conditions. Based on the available findings, the authors offer four suggestions for occupational rehabilitation researchers.
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- Erin Martz
- Rehability and Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR, USA.
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Yarborough BJH, Stumbo SP, Yarborough MT, Young TJ, Green CA. Improving lifestyle interventions for people with serious mental illnesses: Qualitative results from the STRIDE study. Psychiatr Rehabil J 2016; 39:33-41. [PMID: 26214184 PMCID: PMC4729655 DOI: 10.1037/prj0000151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Individuals with serious mental illnesses are disproportionately affected by overweight and obesity. Understanding the factors that facilitate or hinder lifestyle change in this population could lead to better interventions and improved health outcomes. METHODS A subset of intervention and usual-care participants (n = 84) in the STRIDE randomized trial were interviewed at 3, 9, and 18 months, yielding 101 interviews (some were interviewed more than once). Participants had a mean age of 48.1 (SD = 10.1); 64% were female. Participants had diagnoses of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (41%), bipolar disorder (20%), affective psychoses (37%), or PTSD (2%). Interviews were transcribed verbatim, coded using Atlas.ti, and analyzed for common themes. RESULTS Barriers to behavior change were similar to those described for the general population, including lack of support from significant others, the lure of unhealthy foods, and poor weather impeding exercise. Additional challenges included the effects of psychiatric symptoms, or consequences of symptoms (i.e., social isolation), on ability to make and sustain lifestyle changes. We found a strong preference for ongoing, group-based support to foster a sense of accountability which motivated and helped to sustain behavior changes. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Individuals with serious mental illnesses encounter many of the same barriers to weight loss seen in the general population, but they may be more vulnerable to additional obstacles. Lifestyle change interventions for this population should help participants develop the ability to iteratively cope with fluctuating mood and subsequent changes in motivation to eat healthfully and exercise regularly.
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- Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Center for Health Research
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Patel N, C de C Williams A, Kellezi B. Reviewing outcomes of psychological interventions with torture survivors: Conceptual, methodological and ethical Issues. Torture 2016; 26:2-16. [PMID: 27857002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Torture survivors face multiple problems, including psychological difficulties, whether they are refugees or remain in the country where they were tortured. Provision of rehabilitation varies not only with the needs of survivors and resources available, but also with service models, service provider preferences and the local and country context. Despite increasing efforts in research on effectiveness of psychological interventions with torture survivors, results are inconclusive. METHODS We undertook a Cochrane systematic review of psychological, social and welfare provision, with meta-analysis to best estimate efficacy. The process raised conceptual, methodological and ethical issues of relevance to the wider field. FINDINGS We searched very widely, but rejected hundreds of papers which recommended treatment without providing evidence. We found nine randomised controlled trials, from developed and under-resourced settings. All conceptualised survivors' problems in psychiatric terms, using outcomes of post-traumatic stress symptoms, distress, and quality of life, by self-report, with or without translation or unstandardised interpretation, and with little mention of cultural or language issues. None used social or welfare interventions. Four related studies used narrative exposure therapy (NET) in a brief form, and without ensuring a safe setting as recommended. Five used mixed methods, including exposure, cognitive behavioural therapy, and eye movement desensitisation. Combined, the studies showed no immediate improvement in PTSD, distress, or quality of life; at six months follow-up, a minority showed some improvement in PTSD and distress, although participants remained severely affected. CONCLUSIONS While applauding researchers' commitment in running these trials, we raise ethical issues about exposure in particular, and about the effects of shortcomings in methodology, particularly around assessment using unfamiliar cultural frameworks and language, and the lack of concern about dropout which may indicate harm. The issues addressed aid interpretation of existing research, and guide clinical practice as well as future studies evaluating its effectiveness.
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- Nimisha Patel
- International Centre for Health and Human Rights and Professor of Clinical Psychology, Unviersity of East London, UK. Correspondence to
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Zandberg LJ, Rosenfield D, McLean CP, Powers MB, Asnaani A, Foa EB. Concurrent treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol dependence: Predictors and moderators of outcome. J Consult Clin Psychol 2016; 84:43-56. [PMID: 26460570 PMCID: PMC4695374 DOI: 10.1037/ccp0000052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The present study examined predictors and moderators of treatment response among 165 adults meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition criteria for comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol dependence (AD), who were randomized to 24 weeks of Naltrexone (NAL), NAL and prolonged exposure (PE), pill placebo, or pill placebo and PE. All participants received supportive counseling for alcohol use. METHOD Six domains of predictors or moderators (23 variables) were evaluated using measures of PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Symptom Scale Interview) and AD (days drinking from the timeline follow-back interview) collected every 4 weeks throughout treatment. Multilevel modeling with the Fournier approach was used to evaluate predictors and moderators of rates of symptom improvement and posttreatment outcomes. RESULTS Combat trauma, sexual assault trauma, and higher baseline anxiety sensitivity predicted slower improvement and poorer PTSD outcome. Combat trauma, White race, and higher baseline drinking severity predicted poorer drinking outcome. PTSD severity moderated the efficacy of PE on PTSD outcomes, such that the benefit of PE over no-PE was greater for participants with higher baseline PTSD severity. Baseline depressive severity moderated the efficacy of PE on drinking outcomes, whereby the benefit of PE over no-PE was greater for participants with higher depressive symptoms. NAL effects were most beneficial for those with the longest duration of AD. CONCLUSION These results suggest that concurrent, trauma-focused treatment should be recommended for PTSD-AD patients who present with moderate or severe baseline PTSD and depressive symptoms. Future research should examine the mechanisms underlying poorer outcome among identified subgroups of PTSD-AD patients.
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- Department of Psychology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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Paris R, Herriott A, Holt M, Gould K. Differential responsiveness to a parenting intervention for mothers in substance abuse treatment. Child Abuse Negl 2015; 50:206-17. [PMID: 26455262 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2015.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2015] [Revised: 09/10/2015] [Accepted: 09/14/2015] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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This study examines the relationship between levels of psychological distress in substance-dependent mothers and their differential response to a dyadic parent-child intervention. A sample of 66 mothers who were receiving treatment for substance abuse, as well as a simultaneous parenting intervention, were interviewed pre and post-treatment on measures of psychological distress, adult and child trauma history, parental reflective functioning, and child social-emotional development. Additionally, clinicians provided assessments of the parent-child relationships. As anticipated, trauma histories for mothers and children, children's social emotional development, and parental reflective functioning were associated with aspects of maternal psychological distress. Kruskal-Wallis and subsequent Wilcoxson signed rank tests revealed that women with highest levels of baseline psychological distress showed significant improvements in psychological functioning post-treatment while women with moderately elevated levels of psychological distress did not. Women who were most distressed at baseline showed increased levels of parental reflective functioning post-treatment while women with moderate and lower levels of baseline psychological distress showed improvements on clinician-rated assessments of parent-child relationships. Chi Square analyses showed that parents who endorsed the highest levels of distress at baseline reported that their children's risk status regarding social-emotional development decreased post-treatment. Despite similarities in substance dependence, mothers in this sample had different needs and outcomes in the context of this parenting intervention due to variation in mental health. Given this variation, parenting interventions for substance-dependent mothers need to account for the individual differences in levels of psychological distress.
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- Ruth Paris
- Boston University, School of Social Work, 264 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- Boston University, School of Social Work, 264 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- Boston University, School of Education, 2 Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- Institute for Health and Recovery, 349 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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Weinmeyer R. Service Dogs for Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. AMA J Ethics 2015; 17:547-552. [PMID: 26075982 DOI: 10.1001/journalofethics.2015.17.6.hlaw1-1506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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- Richard Weinmeyer
- Senior research associate for the American Medical Association Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs in Chicago
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Seliger DM. [Will work disability due to PTSD soon no longer be an option?]. Versicherungsmedizin 2015; 67:90-91. [PMID: 26281291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Richardson KM. Meaning reconstruction in the face of terror: An examination of recovery and posttraumatic growth among victims of the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks. J Emerg Manag 2015; 13:239-246. [PMID: 26150367 DOI: 10.5055/jem.2015.0237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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This study examines the relationship between meaning reconstruction with posttraumatic growth and depreciation in the aftermath of terrorist trauma and loss. A group of individuals (n=118) who were personally affected by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks were surveyed about their experiences and administered the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory and Impact of Event scales. Subjects were volunteer docents at the Tribute World Trade Center Visitor Center. Results revealed that ability to make sense of one's 9/11 experience was related to recovery but not to posttraumatic growth, whereas ability to find some benefit in the experience was related to growth. In addition, location in downtown Manhattan on September 11, 2001 was related to higher levels of posttraumatic depreciation. Findings suggest that two aspects of meaning reconstruction are differentially related to recovery and posttraumatic growth.
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- Katherine M Richardson
- Assistant Professor, Department of Management and Management Science, Lubin School of Business, Pace University, New York, New York
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Jia X, Ying L, Zhou X, Wu X, Lin C. The effects of extraversion, social support on the posttraumatic stress disorder and posttraumatic growth of adolescent survivors of the Wenchuan earthquake. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0121480. [PMID: 25815720 PMCID: PMC4376870 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0121480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2014] [Accepted: 01/31/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to examine the relationships among extraversion, social support, posttraumatic stress disorder and posttraumatic growth among adolescent survivors of the Wenchuan earthquake. Methods Six hundred thirty-eight participants were selected from the survivors of the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake. Participants completed four main questionnaires, including the Extraversion Subscale, the Social Support Scale, the Child PTSD Symptom Scale, and the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory. Results A bivariate correlation analysis revealed significant correlations among extraversion, social support, posttraumatic stress disorder and posttraumatic growth. Extraversion had significant indirect effects on posttraumatic stress disorder (β = −.037, p < .01) and posttraumatic growth (β = .077, p < .001) through social support. The results also indicated that extraversion had a significant direct effect on posttraumatic growth and a nonsignificant direct effect on posttraumatic stress disorder. Conclusions Social support fully mediates the relationship between extraversion and posttraumatic stress disorder and partially mediates the relationship between extraversion and posttraumatic growth. Psychological interventions and care for survivors of the earthquake should include the various functions and sources of social support and how they serve to benefit individuals.
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- Xuji Jia
- Institute of Developmental Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Psychology, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Developmental Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Developmental Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Developmental Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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