PTSD
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the potential efficacy and feasibility of a residential retreat program to address PTSD symptoms in Veterans and First-responders
Detailed description
After obtaining written consent, participants will complete their program as they had previously intended. Each wave of the residential retreat program will last 5 days. During the program, participants will complete the study questionnaires. They will complete these questionnaires again 1 month after the completion of the program. As a control, individuals completing the program in the online format will also be asked to provide written consent and will complete the questionnaires during the program and 1-month after its completion.
Interventions
OTHERpsychoeducation
The program consists of psychoeducational material regarding PTSD, demonstration of various stress management techniques, and social cohesion activities
Sponsors
Valhalla Project Niagara
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of PTSD, being a military veteran or first-responder, awareness of treating physician about program attendance
Exclusion criteria
* None
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Symptom Management of PTSD Using the Perceived Medical Condition Self-Management Scale | 1-month after completion of the program | determining the potential efficacy of the residential program for improving symptom management. The scale is adapted to reflect participants management of their PTSD symptoms. Score ranges from 8 to 40. Higher scores indicate better management. |
| Drop-out rate in the Residential Program | at the end of the 5-day residential program for the residential cohort | Determining the extent of treatment drop-out in the Residential Program |
| Symptoms of PTSD Indicated by the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 scale. | 1-month after completion of the program | determining the potential efficacy of the residential program for improving PTSD symptoms. Scores range from 0 to 80. Higher scores indicate more symptoms of PTSD. |
| Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Functioning Using the Brief Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning (B-IPF) | 1-month after the completion of the program | determining the potential efficacy of the residential program for improving interpersonal and intrapersonal functioning (e.g., relationship with family, ability to manage daily tasks, etc.). Scores range from 0 to 42. Higher scores indicate more problems and lower functioning. |
| Drop-out rate in the Online Program | at the end of the 2 month online program for the online cohort. | Determining the extent of treatment drop-out in the Online Program |
Countries
Canada
Contacts
Primary ContactPouria Saffaran, Bsc
Outcome results
None listed