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- Effective treatments for PTSD exist, but many individuals do not fully benefit or drop out, highlighting the need for new, nontrauma-focused approaches.
- A 12-week Wellness Group was evaluated for its acceptability among nine veterans with PTSD, using attendance, questionnaires, and interviews.
- Results showed high attendance, no dropouts, increased treatment satisfaction, and positive reactions, suggesting that this Wellness approach could be a valuable and affordable alternative or addition to existing PTSD treatments.
Article Abstract
Background: Although there are effective evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), many individuals drop out or do not benefit from treatment. There is a need for new treatments, including approaches that are nontrauma focused.
Objective: The purpose of this program evaluation was to investigate the acceptability of a Wellness Group designed to promote healthy behaviors and adaptive coping when offered to veterans with PTSD.
Methods: Nine veterans in a PTSD outpatient clinic enrolled in a 12-week, 24-session Wellness Group. Acceptability of the intervention was evaluated with attendance data, questionnaires, and interviews.
Results: Group attendance rates were high and no participants dropped out of treatment. Treatment satisfaction was high and all veterans reported gains in at least 3 of the 8 Wellness domains covered. Interview data supported the findings that veterans had positive reactions to the group.
Conclusion: A Wellness approach may offer a low-cost alternative or supplementary treatment for veterans with PTSD that is highly acceptable and may improve health behaviors, quality of life, and coping skills.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6676251 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2164956119867048 | DOI Listing |
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