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2024-10-26 @ 10:04 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00893152
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2015-04-14
First Post:
2009-05-01
Brief Title:
Family Involvement in Treatment for PTSD
Sponsor:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Organization:
VA Office of Research and Development
Study Overview
Official Title:
Perspectives on Enhancing Family Involvement in Treatment for PTSD
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2015-03
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD prevalent among returning OEFOIFOND Veterans has a powerful impact on family functioning Good family relationships appear to moderate its impact stressful relationships may reduce the benefits of treatment A program that assists both Veteran and family in coping with the Veterans PTSD could directly improve the Veterans re-adjustment and well-being and indirectly improve hisher social and occupational functioning
Detailed Description:
Background Post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD a potentially severe and persistent condition that affects social occupational and family functioning is prevalent among returning OIFOEF 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 veterans PTSD could directly improve the veterans adjustment and well-being and indirectly improve hisher social and occupational functioning Effective programs for OIFOEF veterans are urgently needed This study will address critical gaps in knowledge about relevant needs and preferences of OIFOEF 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 OIFOEF 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 CAVHS17 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 Veterans readjustment to civilian life desires for family involvement in treatment types of services that werewould have been helpful and attractive during readjustment as well as logistic considerations eg 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
Objectives The specific aim of this project is to describe the needs and preferences of OIFOEF 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 CAVHS17 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 Veterans readjustment to civilian life desires for family involvement in treatment types of services that werewould have been helpful and attractive during readjustment as well as logistic considerations eg 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
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAVHS 0156_2008I | OTHER | CAVHS IRB | None |