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Dissemination and experience with cognitive processing therapy

This study provides an overview of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and reviews empirical data supporting its efficacy in treating PTSD, with a focus on a VA initiative to disseminate CPT. Initial results show high adoption rates among clinicians and positive patient outcomes.

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Dissemination and experience with cognitive processing therapy

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  1. Dissemination and experience with cognitive processing therapy Kathleen M. Chard, PhD; Elizabeth G. Ricksecker, MA; Ellen T. Healy, PhD; Bradley E. Karlin, PhD; Patricia A. Resick, PhD

  2. Aim • Provide overview of cognitive processing therapy (CPT). • Review empirical and efficacy data supporting CPT’s use in various settings. • Relevance • CPT is an evidence-based treatment shown to be effective at treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in randomized controlled trials.

  3. Methods • VA Office of Mental Health Services has implemented initiative to disseminate CPT. • Part of broad effort to make evidence-based psychotherapies widely available in VA healthcare system. • We report on: • Survey data from individuals who have participated in this initiative. • Outcome data from patients treated by rollout-trained therapists.

  4. Results • Initial data: • Most clinicians trained in CPT have adopted it as part of their standard clinical practice. • Patients are showing solid improvements in PTSD and depression symptoms.

  5. Conclusions • Continued research on and evaluation of CPT’s effectiveness, mode of delivery, and real-world implementation will improve quality of care for PTSD and evidence-based treatment accessibility for all veterans.

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