• Author: Melba A. Hernandez‐Tejada
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Optimizing allocation to telehealth and in-person prolonged exposure for women Veterans with military sexual trauma: A precision medicine approach

Abstract: Military sexual trauma-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is highly prevalent and costly among women veterans, making the need for effective and accessible …

Grief on pain and quality of life in combat Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Background: Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder (PCBD) comprises a set of grief symptoms that are often linked to other psychological conditions such as PTSD and …

Peer support during in vivo exposure homework increases likelihood of prolonged exposure therapy completion

Abstract: Exposure-based treatments such as prolonged exposure therapy (PE) are effective for veterans with PTSD. However, dropout rates as high as 50% are common. The Department …

A machine learning personalized treatment rule to optimize assignment to psychotherapies for grief among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Complex grief patterns are associated with significant suffering, functional impairments, health and mental health problems, and increased healthcare use. …

Differential relations between breathing retraining, in vivo exposure, and imaginal exposure homework completion and treatment outcomes in Veterans receiving prolonged exposure for PTSD

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Limited research exists that outlines the predictive relevance of the treatment components of prolonged exposure (PE) for post-traumatic stress disorder …

Management of chronic pain and PTSD in Veterans with tDCS+prolonged exposure: A pilot study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are prevalent comorbid conditions, particularly in Veterans; however, there are few integrated …