A randomized trial of an online, coach-assisted self-management PTSD intervention tailored for women veterans.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Scalable, efficiently delivered treatments are needed to address the needs of women Veterans with PTSD. This randomized clinical trial compared an online, coach-assisted cognitive behavioral intervention tailored for women Veterans with PTSD to phone monitoring only.

Method

Women Veterans who met diagnostic criteria for PTSD were randomized to an 8-week web-based intervention, called DElivery of Self TRaining and Education for Stressful Situations (DESTRESS)-Women Veterans version (WV), or to phone monitoring only (N = 102). DESTRESS-WV consisted of online sessions and 15-min weekly phone calls from a study coach. Phone monitoring included 15-min weekly phone calls from a study coach to offer general support. PTSD symptom severity (PTSD Symptom-Checklist-Version 5

SUBMITTER: Lehavot K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8238393 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature