Feasibility and Acceptability of Group-Facilitated Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD in VA Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs.

Prolonged Exposure therapy (PE) is a first-line treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, few VA patients receive this treatment. One of the barriers to PE receipt is that it is only available in an individual (one-on-one) format, whereas many VA mental health clinics provide the majority of their psychotherapy services in group format. In particular, PTSD residential rehabilitation treatment programs (RRTPs) offer most programming in group format.

The Association Between Service Connection and Treatment Outcome in Veterans Undergoing Residential PTSD Treatment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has invested significant time and resources into the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Despite concerted efforts, a significant portion of patients do not respond optimally to trauma-focused treatment. One of the factors that has been hypothesized to be associated with treatment response is participation in the Veterans Benefits Administration service-connected disability process.

Predictors of change in cognitive processing therapy for veterans in a residential PTSD treatment program.

Objective: Cognitive processing therapy is an evidence-based treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, questions remain regarding variability in treatment response.

Method: A total of 123 veterans participated in group-based cognitive processing therapy (CPT) in residential PTSD treatment. Change over time in PTSD symptoms was modeled as a function of selected demographic and clinical variables.

Evidence-based Treatments for Military-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in a Veterans Affairs Setting.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have a significant negative impact on the physical, emotional, and mental health of individuals. This article discusses the prevalence, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria for PTSD. Given the high incidence of PTSD in the Veteran population, much attention has been given to assessment and treatment issues.