Publications by authors named "Joe A Fulton"

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  • * Findings reveal that Veterans' self-reported symptoms differ significantly based on whether they served in the Vietnam, Desert Storm, or Post-9/11 eras, even after accounting for gender and combat exposure.
  • * Implications suggest that these era-related differences should be considered in clinical settings and research involving the PAI and similar personality assessments in VA healthcare and trauma treatment.
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This investigation utilized a large sample of individuals undergoing substance use treatment to examine the CES-D's structural validity and establish its predictive utility relative to treatment discharge. The sample included 5750 individuals who were receiving substance abuse treatment at 19 different residential treatment facilities. The CES-D was administered to participants over the course of their time in a residential inpatient substance use treatment program.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Joe A Fulton"

  • - Joe A Fulton’s research primarily focuses on psychological assessments and their implications for treatment outcomes in clinical settings, particularly concerning veterans and individuals in substance use treatment programs.
  • - In his study comparing Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) scores among veterans from different service eras, Fulton found significant differences in symptom endorsement related to posttraumatic stress disorder, highlighting the importance of service history in psychological evaluations.
  • - His investigation into the utility of the CES-D (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale) in predicting treatment outcomes for individuals in residential substance use programs revealed its strong predictive validity, reinforcing its role as a valuable tool in mental health assessment.