Family Involvement in Treatment for PTSD
Perspectives on Enhancing Family Involvement in Treatment for PTSD
調査の概要
状態
条件
詳細な説明
Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a potentially severe and persistent condition that affects social, occupational and family functioning, is prevalent among returning OIF/OEF veterans. PTSD has a powerful impact on family functioning. Because good family relationships appear to moderate its impact, while stressful relationships may reduce the benefits of treatment, a program that enhances family functioning by assisting both veteran and family in coping with the veteran's PTSD could directly improve the veteran's adjustment and well-being, and indirectly improve his/her social and occupational functioning. Effective programs for OIF/OEF veterans are urgently needed. This study will address critical gaps in knowledge about relevant needs and preferences of OIF/OEF veterans and families, and how best to involve families in treatment.
Objectives: The specific aim of this project is to describe the needs and preferences of OIF/OEF service-era veterans with PTSD and their families relevant to family involvement in care.
Methods: This two-site study was conducted at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS, Little Rock, AR) and Oklahoma City (OKC) VAMCs. Qualitative (focus-group or individual) interviews were conducted with 47 Veterans (33 CAVHS, 14 OKC) and 36 Veteran-designated family members (19 CAVHS/17 OKC). Veterans were eligible if they were 18-65 years of age, had served in Iraq or Afghanistan since October 2001, had received treatment for PTSD at the CAVHS or OKC VAMCs in the previous 12 months, and had an adult family member who might be willing to participate in an interview. Family was defined broadly to include relatives, significant others, and friends the Veteran considered "as close as family." Interviews addressed perceived needs related to the Veteran's readjustment to civilian life, desires for family involvement in treatment, types of services that were/would have been helpful and attractive during readjustment, as well as logistic considerations (e.g., frequency of meetings). Qualitative data were analyzed using the techniques of constant comparison and content analysis. Demographic data, deployment data, and data on preferred program structure and format were collected via an anonymous paper-and-pencil questionnaire administered following the qualitative interview.
Status: Data collection and analysis of main themes are complete. In depth analysis of additional themes is ongoing.
研究の種類
入学 (実際)
連絡先と場所
研究場所
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Arkansas
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No. Little Rock、Arkansas、アメリカ、72114-1706
- Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center, Little Rock, AR
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Oklahoma
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Oklahoma City、Oklahoma、アメリカ、73104
- VA Medical Center, Oklahoma City
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参加基準
適格基準
就学可能な年齢
健康ボランティアの受け入れ
受講資格のある性別
サンプリング方法
調査対象母集団
説明
Inclusion Criteria:
Veteran:
- Age 18-65;
- 2 or more inpatient or outpatient mental health contacts at LR or OKC VAMC in the previous 12 months with a primary diagnosis of PTSD;
- Served in Iraq or Afghanistan since 10/7/01;
- Have a family member who may be willing to participate in the focus group.
Family:
- Age > 18
- English speaking
- Be the designated "family member" of a participating veteran
Exclusion Criteria:
- Non-English speaking
研究計画
研究はどのように設計されていますか?
コホートと介入
グループ/コホート |
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Group 1
Male veterans (focus groups and individual interviews)
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Group 2
Female veterans (focus groups and individual interviews)
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Group 3
Family members of participating veterans (focus groups and individual interviews)
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この研究は何を測定していますか?
主要な結果の測定
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時間枠 |
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Qualitative Interviews - Perspectives on Family Involvement in PTSD Treatment
時間枠:During the 1-1.5 hour interviews
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This is qualitative research.
"Outcomes" were themes raised with regard to content to be included in a multi-family group psychoeducation program for OEF/OIF/OND veterans with PTSD and family members.
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During the 1-1.5 hour interviews
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協力者と研究者
捜査官
- 主任研究者:Ellen P. Fischer, PhD、Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (North Little Rock)
研究記録日
主要日程の研究
研究開始
一次修了 (実際)
研究の完了 (実際)
試験登録日
最初に提出
QC基準を満たした最初の提出物
最初の投稿 (見積もり)
学習記録の更新
投稿された最後の更新 (見積もり)
QC基準を満たした最後の更新が送信されました
最終確認日
詳しくは
本研究に関する用語
追加の関連 MeSH 用語
その他の研究ID番号
- DHI 08-097
- CAVHS 0156_2008I (その他の識別子:CAVHS IRB)
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