Veteran satisfaction and treatment preferences in response to a posttraumatic stress disorder specialty clinic orientation group.
To maximize accessibility to evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has widely disseminated cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and prolonged exposure (PE) therapy to VA clinicians. However, there is a lack of research on veteran preferences when presented with a range of psychotherapy and medication options. This study uses a mixed-method approach to explore veteran satisfaction with a VA PTSD specialty clinic pre-treatment orientation group, which provides education about available PTSD treatment options. This study also tested differences in treatment preference in response to the group. Participants were 183 US veterans. Most were White, male, and referred to the clinic by a VA provider. Results indicated high satisfaction with the group in providing an overview of services and helping to inform treatment choice. Most preferred psychotherapy plus medications (63.4%) or psychotherapy only (30.1%). Participants endorsed a significantly stronger preference for CPT versus other psychotherapies. PE was significantly preferred over nightmare resolution therapy and present-centered therapy, and both PE and cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy were preferred over virtual reality exposure therapy. Results suggest that by informing consumers about evidence-based treatments for PTSD, pre-treatment educational approaches may increase consumer demand for these treatment options.
['Schumm|Jeremiah A|JA|', 'Walter|Kristen H|KH|', 'Bartone|Anne S|AS|', 'Chard|Kathleen M|KM|']
D000328:Adult D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy D005260:Female D006801:Humans D007171:Implosive Therapy D008297:Male D008875:Middle Aged D017060:Patient Satisfaction D011613:Psychotherapy D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic D014481:United States D014493:United States Department of Veterans Affairs D014728:Veterans
Veterans Posttraumatic stress disorder Psychotherapy Medication Choice