Computerized Tailored Intervention for Behavioral Sequelae of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans
Abstract
This project assesses the usability and feasibility of a multi-behavioral computerized tailored intervention (CTI) or expert system delivered via the Internet for veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress symptoms. Three behavioral health risk factors, (1) smoking, (2) depression, and (3) stress, that are associated with PTSD, will be included in the CTI system. The project will adapt and modify a CTI system based on the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change (TTM) that has been successfully utilized with general adult populations to be relevant to a veteran population. The study will utilize methods that are characteristic of a product development project. Each of the four project phases are sequential and will build upon the results of the previous phase. Phase 1 focuses on the review of current CTI programs on smoking cessation, stress management, and depression prevention, and integrating them into a multi-behavioral program for application with veterans. Phase 2 will include the development and adaptation of text-based feedback messages and multimedia components for smoking cessation, stress management, and depression prevention. Initial testing of the modified CTI programs will commence in Phase 3. Cognitive and usability testing with veterans will be performed, and additional modifications to the behavioral modules will be made based on the test results. Phase 4 will focus on feasibility testing of the multi-behavioral CTI system with veterans.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA553127
Entities
People
- James L. Spira