Evaluating the Feasibility of RESCUE: An Adjunctive HAI-Based Intervention for Veterans with PTSD

Abstract

Due to award transfer and delayed funds on station the start date was 2/1/16.This report documents accomplishment of the following tasks: 1. Consultation with and coordination among experts in combat-related PTSD, evidence based treatment (EBT), scientific design, and therapeutic Human Animal Interaction (HAI); 2. Engagement of key stakeholders (e.g., Veteran support groups, animal rescue groups) as a means of identifying potential barriers to study goals and to facilitate study recruitment; 3. Establishment of working relationship with local shelter facility staff; 4. Review of protocols/treatment materials; 5.Refinement of eligibility criteria, exclusion criteria, and screening protocol; 6. Preparation and submission of protocol to Charleston VAMC R and D and MUSC IRB, (IRB pre-approval obtained: i.e., IRB approval is secured pending submission of shelter letters of support and approval of potential HRPO revisions); 7. Recruitment, hiring, and training of study independent evaluators (IEs) (training is ongoing).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1016379

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  • Kelsie H. Page
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