Citation

Cook JM, Dinnen S, Simiola V, Bernardy N, Rosenheck RA, Hoff R. Traumatology 2014; 20(1): 43-49.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, Publisher APA Journals)

DOI

10.1037/h0099379

PMID

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Abstract

Thirty-eight U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs's (VA) residential treatment programs for posttraumatic stress disorder took part in a formative evaluation of their programmatic services, including perceptions of effective treatment. From July 2008 through March 2011, face-to-face qualitative interviews were conducted with over 250 VA residential staff. A wide variety of perceived effective treatment elements were noted. The most frequently mentioned elements were evidence-based treatments, frequency and intensity of milieu, staff cohesion, varied programming, and individualized treatment. Implications for VA managers and policy-makers as well as non-VA health care systems and health care providers are discussed.

Language: en