The interactions between patient preferences, expectancies, and stigma contribute to posttraumatic stress disorder treatment outcomes.

ABSTRACT: Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is an effective treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, some patients do not improve to the same extent as others. It is important to understand potential factors that can be modified for better patient outcomes. This clinical trial implemented a three-arm, equipoise-stratified randomization design to allow for the accommodation of patient preference before randomization to one of three CPT treatment modalities: in-home, in-office, or telehealth. This study examined whether satisfaction with the modality, perceived stigma, expectations of therapy, and credibility of the therapist differed between modalities and whether these factors impacted treatment outcomes. We hypothesized that the contributions of these variables would depend upo

SUBMITTER: Moring JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10771265 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature