Why might people consider certain posttraumatic stress disorder treatment options and not others?

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The 2023 Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guideline for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD; Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense, …

Women Veterans’ perspectives on the acceptability of behavioral health treatment for unhealthy alcohol use in primary care

Abstract: Objective: The gap in alcohol consumption among men and women is narrowing, yet rates of alcohol treatment engagement among women veterans remain low. When women do seek …

Treatment preferences among Canadian military Veterans with chronic low back pain: Mixed-methods cross-sectional survey

Abstract: Introduction: Patients are more willing to initiate and engage in treatments they are predisposed toward; however, Canadian military Veterans’ preferences for managing …

Treatment goals and preferences of black Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain

Abstract: Understanding patient goals and preferences is critical in the context of complex conditions such as chronic pain. This need may be especially pronounced for Black …

Pilot randomized, crossover trial of prolonged exposure with and without the PE Coach mobile application: A mixed-methods study of patient-centered outcomes among Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Prolonged exposure (PE) Coach is a mobile application designed to support the tasks of PE psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, little is known …

Are Veterans Getting Their Preferred Depression Treatment? A National Observational Study in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Physician responsiveness to patient preferences for depression treatment may improve treatment adherence and clinical outcomes. Objective: To examine …