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.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
70
The program consists of psychoeducational material regarding PTSD, demonstration of various stress management techniques, and social cohesion activities
Valhalla Project Niagara
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
RECRUITINGSymptom 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.
Time frame: 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
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 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
Time frame: at the end of the 2 month online program for the online cohort.
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