Feasibility, acceptability, and outcomes: A pilot trial of the enhancing social function in older veterans with PTSD (ESVP) group intervention.

ABSTRACT: Poor social function is associated with negative health outcomes and premature mortality in older veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This pilot randomized trial evaluated a nine-session group-based intervention (Enhancing Social Function for Older Veterans with PTSD [ESVP]) to enhance social function in older veterans with PTSD compared with a support group condition. Participants were 36 U.S. military veterans aged 60 years or older who had experienced military-related trauma and endorsed symptoms of PTSD. Feasibility, acceptability, and changes in social function were assessed across baseline, postintervention, and 6-month follow-up. Enrollment and engagement metrics supported feasibility. Participant ratings of session relevance and satisfaction were high and did not si

SUBMITTER: Pless Kaiser A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12354222 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature