The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a unique web based educational tool called "Family of Heroes," which is designed to educate families about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and provide them with practical tools for interacting with affected veteran family members. The study includes veterans and a family member of their choosing. Participants are randomly assigned to a group which takes the online training or a group that does not take the training. Both groups complete a baseline questionnaire and a follow up questionaire 60 days later. The study will examine the number of Veteran Affairs (VA) mental health visits.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
206
One hour online educational tool
Baseline and follow up questionaires completed online
VANJHCS (Veterans Administration New Jersey Health Care Services)
Lyons, New Jersey, United States
Mental Health Treatment Engagement
Number of mental health visits attended. Obtained from chart review.
Time frame: 6 months post enrollment
Change in Perceived Criticism Score
4 questions answered on a scale of 1 to 10; 1 being not at all critical and 10 being very critical.
Time frame: Baseline and 2 months
Change in Family Empowerment Scale Score
12 questions answered on a scale of 1 through 5. 1 = not true at all, 2 = mostly not true, 3 = somewhat true, 4 = mostly true, and 5 = very true.
Time frame: Baseline and 2 months
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