Residential Retreat for Veterans and First-responders
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the potential efficacy and feasibility of a residential retreat program to address PTSD symptoms in Veterans and First-responders
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Detailed Description
After obtaining written consent, participants will complete their program as they had previously intended. Each wave of the residential retreat program will last 5 days. During the program, participants will complete the study questionnaires. They will complete these questionnaires again 1 month after the completion of the program. As a control, individuals completing the program in the online format will also be asked to provide written consent and will complete the questionnaires during the program and 1-month after its completion.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Residential Cohort Those completing the program in a residential context |
Other: psychoeducation
The program consists of psychoeducational material regarding PTSD, demonstration of various stress management techniques, and social cohesion activities
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| Online Cohort Those completing the program online |
Other: psychoeducation
The program consists of psychoeducational material regarding PTSD, demonstration of various stress management techniques, and social cohesion activities
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Symptom Management of PTSD Using the Perceived Medical Condition Self-Management Scale [1-month after completion of the program]
determining the potential efficacy of the residential program for improving symptom management. The scale is adapted to reflect participants management of their PTSD symptoms. Score ranges from 8 to 40. Higher scores indicate better management.
- Drop-out rate in the Residential Program [at the end of the 5-day residential program for the residential cohort]
Determining the extent of treatment drop-out in the Residential Program
- Symptoms of PTSD Indicated by the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 scale. [1-month after completion of the program]
determining the potential efficacy of the residential program for improving PTSD symptoms. Scores range from 0 to 80. Higher scores indicate more symptoms of PTSD.
- Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Functioning Using the Brief Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning (B-IPF) [1-month after the completion of the program]
determining the potential efficacy of the residential program for improving interpersonal and intrapersonal functioning (e.g., relationship with family, ability to manage daily tasks, etc.). Scores range from 0 to 42. Higher scores indicate more problems and lower functioning.
- Drop-out rate in the Online Program [at the end of the 2 month online program for the online cohort.]
Determining the extent of treatment drop-out in the Online Program
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of PTSD, being a military veteran or first-responder, awareness of treating physician about program attendance
Exclusion Criteria:
- None
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Valhalla Project Niagara | Niagara-on-the-lake | Ontario | Canada | L0S 1J0 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Valhalla Project Niagara
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Jaan Reitav, PhD, C.Psych, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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