作者: Steven J. Ziemba , Nicola S. Bradley , Lori-Ann P. Landry , Claire H. Roth , Linda S. Porter
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摘要: Abstract Background: Telemedicine holds great potential to improve access care and reduce barriers treatment for military populations with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study sought integrate the use of telemedicine mental health services by a community healthcare provider residing in rural location compare equivalency cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) administered via traditional face-to-face therapy. Subjects Methods: Study subjects were men or women 18 years age older who had served Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and/or Iraqi (OIF) diagnosed PTSD. The randomized provided 10 weekly sessions CBT. Pre- post-intervention assessments conducted using Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS), Hamilton Anxiety Rating (HAM-A), Montgomery-Asberg Depression (MADRS), Life Events Checklist, SF-36v2® (Qual...