Evaluation of a Telemental Health Program for PTSD
Author Information
Author(s): Owusu Jocelynn T., Wang Lu, Chen Shih-Yin, Wickham Robert E., Michael Scott T., Bahrassa Nazneen F., Varra Alethea, Lee Jennifer L., Chen Connie, Lungu Anita
Primary Institution: Lyra Health
Hypothesis
Participants receiving the evidence-based blended care trauma treatment program would experience significant improvements in clinical symptoms over the course of care and at the end of care.
Conclusion
The blended care therapy program for PTSD symptoms can be beneficial in real-world settings, with 82.91% of participants showing reliable improvement or recovery.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants with baseline PTSD symptoms below the clinical cutoff showed significant declines in symptoms during care.
- Participants with clinically elevated PTSD symptoms at baseline exhibited steeper initial declines in symptoms.
- 82.91% of participants demonstrated either reliable improvement or recovery in PTSD symptoms.
Takeaway
This study shows that a combination of online therapy and digital tools can help people with PTSD feel better.
Methodology
A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted using data from 199 adults who received a blended care therapy program for PTSD symptoms, with regular assessments of PTSD symptom severity.
Potential Biases
Potential regression to the mean effects may have influenced observed symptom reductions.
Limitations
The study did not conduct structured clinical interviews for diagnoses and the sample was limited to employed individuals and their dependents.
Participant Demographics
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Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI of the difference: 14.01 to 18.18
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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