@article{ref1,
title="Predictors of PTSD improvement with cognitive/exposure group interventions in Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom female veterans",
journal="Journal of loss and trauma",
year="2017",
author="Falkenstein, Martha J. and Baca, Janet C'de and Belon, Katherine and Castillo, Diane T.",
volume="22",
number="4",
pages="297-306",
abstract="Predictors of successful PTSD outcome have been examined through individually delivered treatments. We examined predictors using a group protocol with cognitive, exposure, and skills modules. Assessments included self-report and interview (CAPS, SCID-I/II) measures at baseline, post, and six months; treatment was a 16-week, three-member group for 32 OEF/OIF women Veterans. A regression analysis showed major depressive disorder and no baseline psychiatric medication predicted PTSD improvement. PTSD improvement predicted fewer outpatient medical visits at follow-up. The results supported past research and challenged other findings (e.g., sexual assault predicts less improvement). An additional unique contribution was examining predictors in a group treatment format.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1532-5024",
doi="10.1080/15325024.2017.1284514",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15325024.2017.1284514"
}