Examination of racial differences in a posttraumatic stress disorder group therapy program for veterans
| Autor: | Lance M. Rappaport, Christina M. Sheerin, Jennifer A. Coleman, Stephen K. Trapp, Kathleen M. Ingram, John R. Lynch |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Program evaluation
050103 clinical psychology Social Psychology medicine.medical_treatment 05 social sciences Treatment outcome Mental health Article Health equity 030227 psychiatry Group psychotherapy 03 medical and health sciences Posttraumatic stress 0302 clinical medicine medicine 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Racial differences Psychology Veterans Affairs Applied Psychology Clinical psychology |
| Zdroj: | Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice. 22:129-142 |
| ISSN: | 1930-7802 1089-2699 |
| DOI: | 10.1037/gdn0000086 |
| Popis: | Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most prevalent mental health diagnoses for veterans. Group therapy can be an effective and efficient means of treating PTSD, yet the literature exploring treatment outcomes for racial minorities is mixed and limited. The present study was an evaluation across racial groups of the PTSD Recovery Program, a manualized group therapy implemented at a Veterans Affairs hospital. Data were collected from male veterans (N = 450) who identified as non-Hispanic White or non-Hispanic African American and participated in a 10-week, combat-related, group therapy program between 2010 and 2014. Participants completed the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist-Military version (PCL-M) measure at pre-treatment and post-treatment. The Program led to a statistically significant reduction in PCL-M scores (Cohen’s d = .64). Symptom reduction occurred regardless of race, with no racial differences in improvement. Racial and ethnic composition of groups was not related to outcomes. The Program was effective regardless of veteran group or provider. Results imply that the PTSD Recovery Program is an effective first-line option to treating non-Hispanic White and non-Hispanic African American veterans with PTSD. Future research should continue to explore the associations between group characteristics and treatment outcomes. |
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