Resilience and Well-Being Pilot Study

Completed

Conditions studied: Chronic Pain, Depression, PTSD, Injuries, Illness, Chronic, Physical Disability

In brief

It is common for Veterans with injuries, illnesses, or physical disabilities to experience depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, and other concerns. They may also have goals like becoming happier or better able to cope with challenges that life brings. The purpose of this research study is to learn whether Veterans like and benefit from a 5-week, group-based positive psychology program aimed at improving mental health, resilience, well-being, and quality of life. Participants will be asked to complete several assessments (surveys/interviews) over the course of the study that are not considered part of standard care. Additionally, participants will be asked to participate in a focus group at the end of the study to provide feedback about their experiences in the group.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03563820

Run by

VA Puget Sound Health Care System

People needed

7

Starts

2018-06-15

Expected to finish

2019-05-23

Last updated by the study team

2020-01-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Veteran status (defined as prior service in the US Armed Forces and eligible to receive health care services through Veterans Health Affairs)
• 18 years of age or older
• Enrolled, or eligible and willing to enroll, in the Resilience and Well-Being group treatment program (offered as part of standard clinical care in VA Puget Sound Rehabilitation Care Services)
• Able to read, speak, and understand English
• Has been seen at least once in the past 12 months in a VAPSHCS clinic that provides rehabilitation services to individuals with rehabilitation needs related to conditions including (but not limited to) multiple sclerosis (MS), traumatic brain injury (TBI), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), spinal cord injury (SCI), stroke, myocardial infarction, limb loss, polytrauma, neuromuscular conditions, musculoskeletal problems, impairing but medically unexplained symptoms, and/or pain, OR has a diagnosis of such a condition
• Positive screen for depression, PTSD, or chronic pain

You may not qualify if…

• Primary psychotic or major thought disorder as listed in participant's medical record or self-reported
• Psychiatric or behavioral conditions in which symptoms were unstable or severe (e.g., current delirium, mania, psychosis, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, active substance use disorder, psychiatric hospitalization) as listed in participant's medical record or self-reported within the past six months
• Any behavioral, cognitive, or psychiatric issues that would indicate the participant may be inappropriate in a group setting or for this particular group-format intervention, subject to clinician discretion
• Difficulties or limitations communicating over the telephone

Where it is running

• VA Puget Sound Health Care System — Seattle, Washington, United States

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