04501nam 2200661 a 450 991095861890332120251117003617.097866113001359781281300133128130013697803091092770309109272(CKB)1000000000714279(EBL)3378350(SSID)ssj0000284997(PQKBManifestationID)11239338(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000284997(PQKBWorkID)10262233(PQKB)10655162(MiAaPQ)EBC3378350(Au-PeEL)EBL3378350(CaPaEBR)ebr10225194(CaONFJC)MIL130013(OCoLC)923278727(Perlego)4738936(BIP)14753814(EXLCZ)99100000000071427920081107d2008 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrTreatment of posttraumatic stress disorder an assessment of the evidence /Committee on Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies1st ed.Washington, D.C. National Academies Press20081 online resource (224 p.)Description based upon print version of record.9780309109260 0309109264 Includes bibliographical references.""Front Matter""; ""Reviewers""; ""Preface""; ""Contents""; ""Summary""; ""1 Introduction""; ""2 Methods""; ""3 Evidence and Conclusions: Pharmacotherapy""; ""4 Evidence and Conclusions: Psychotherapy""; ""5 Issues in PTSD Treatment Research""; ""Appendixes""; ""Appendix A: PTSD Psychological Interventions""; ""Appendix B: Search Strategy""; ""Appendix C: Measures Used in the Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder""; ""Appendix D: Analysis and Interpretation of Studies with Missing Data""; ""Appendix E: Acronyms""""Appendix F: Agenda for Public Meeting Held by the Committee on Treatment of PTSD""""Appendix G: Committee Member Biographies""; ""Appendix H: Minority Opinion of Dr. Thomas Mellman""Mental disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), constitute an important health care need of veterans, especially those recently separated from service. Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Assessment of the Evidence takes a systematic look the efficacy of pharmacologic and psychological treatment modalities for PTSD on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs. By reviewing existing studies in order to draw conclusions about the strength of evidence on several types of treatment, the Committee on the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder found that many of these studies were faulty in design and performance, and that relatively few of these studies have been conducted in populations of veterans, despite suggestions that civilian and veteran populations respond differently to various types of treatment. The committee also notes that the evidence is scarce on the acceptability, efficacy, or generalizability of treatment in ethnic and cultural minorities, as few studies stratified results by ethnic background. Despite challenges in the consistency, quality, and depth of research, the committee found the evidence sufficient to conclude the efficacy of exposure therapies in treating PTSD. The committee found the evidence inadequate to determine efficacy of different types of pharmacotherapies, of three different psychotherapy modalities, and of psychotherapy delivered in group formats. The committee also made eight critical recommendations, some in response to the VA's questions related to recovery and the length and timing of PTSD treatment, and others addressing research methodology, gaps in evidence and funding issues.Post-traumatic stress disorderUnited StatesSoldiersMental healthUnited StatesPost-traumatic stress disorderSoldiersMental health616.85/2177.84bclInstitute of Medicine (U.S.).Committee on Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910958618903321Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder4357983UNINA