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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
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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Residential Cohort | Those completing the program in a residential context |
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| Online Cohort | Those completing the program online |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| psychoeducation | Other | The program consists of psychoeducational material regarding PTSD, demonstration of various stress management techniques, and social cohesion activities |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Symptom Management of PTSD Using the Perceived Medical Condition Self-Management Scale | 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. | 1-month after completion of the program |
| Drop-out rate in the Residential Program | Determining the extent of treatment drop-out in the Residential Program | at the end of the 5-day residential program for the residential cohort |
| Symptoms of PTSD Indicated by the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 scale. | 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. | 1-month after completion of the program |
| Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Functioning Using the Brief Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning (B-IPF) | 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. | 1-month after the completion of the program |
| Drop-out rate in the Online Program | Determining the extent of treatment drop-out in the Online Program | at the end of the 2 month online program for the online cohort. |
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Inclusion Criteria:
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These are individuals who are veterans of the military of first-responders, who have also been diagnosed with PTSD.
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Pouria Saffaran, Bsc | Contact | 647-895-7474 | pouria.saffaran@alum.utoronto.ca |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Jaan Reitav, PhD, C.Psych | Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Valhalla Project Niagara | Recruiting | Niagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario | L0S 1J0 | Canada |
De-identified data may be available upon request by other researchers.
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| ID | Term |
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| D013313 | Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic |
| ID | Term |
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| D040921 | Stress Disorders, Traumatic |
| D000068099 | Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
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