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 …

Impact of PTSD treatment on postconcussive symptoms in Veterans: A comparison of sertraline, prolonged exposure, and their combination

Abstract: Many Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan struggle with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Some people with a …

Session-level effects of cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure on individual symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To compare the course of change in individual posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms during prolonged exposure therapy (PE) and cognitive processing …

A multistep mediation model examining how consultation in prolonged exposure therapy affects PTSD treatment outcomes

Abstract: Prolonged exposure therapy (PE) is an evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that is underutilized in the military health system. …

Comparing the effect of prolonged exposure therapy (PET) and metacognitive therapy (MCT) on the quality of life among Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Veterans' quality of life (QoL) can be drastically affected by posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We compared prolonged exposure therapy (PET) with metacognitive …

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

Abstract: 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 …

Changes in positive and negative affect following prolonged exposure for PTSD comorbid with alcohol use disorder: Secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Many individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) report increased negative affect (NA) and decreased positive affect (PA). Little is known about whether …

The effect of intimate partner violence on treatment response in an intensive outpatient program for suicide-bereaved military widows

Abstract: Suicide-bereaved military widows can struggle with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and prolonged grief. Intimate partner violence survivors (IPV) are particularly …

Factors associated with completing evidence-based psychotherapy for PTSD among veterans in a national health care system

Abstract: Little is known about predictors of initiation and completion of evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with most data coming from …

Effect of Prolonged Exposure Therapy Delivered Over 2 Weeks vs 8 Weeks vs Present-Centered Therapy on PTSD Symptom Severity in Military Personnel

Abstract: Importance: Effective and efficient treatment is needed for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in active duty military personnel. Objective:To examine the effects of …