• Author: Ron E. Acierno
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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 …

The transition to adulthood: A qualitative study of autism spectrum disorder from military and Veteran parents and military-dependent young adults

Abstract: Introduction: Given the unique experiences of military service members and their families, military-dependent young adults (18-25 years old) with autism spectrum …

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 …