@article{ref1,
title="Telephone monitoring and support for veterans with chronic posttraumatic stress disorder: a pilot study",
journal="Community mental health journal",
year="2006",
author="Rosen, Craig S. and DiLandro, Caryn and Corwin, Kim N. and Drescher, Kent D. and Cooney, Jean H. and Gusman, Fred",
volume="42",
number="5",
pages="501-508",
abstract="Dropout from outpatient mental health treatment may contribute to high rates of relapse and rehospitalization among veterans with chronic posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In a quasi-experimental cohort study, 87 male and 17 female veterans discharging from residential PTSD treatment received either standard referral to outpatient care (N = 77) or standard referrals supplemented by biweekly telephone calls (N = 27). Telephone monitoring and support was feasible and acceptable to 85% of clients. Compared to prior patient cohorts, clients receiving telephone support were twice as likely (88% vs. 43%) to complete an outpatient visit within 1 month of discharge and reported higher satisfaction with care.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0010-3853",
doi="10.1007/s10597-006-9047-6",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10597-006-9047-6"
}