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14-09-2014 | ORIGINAL PAPER

Feasibility and Acceptability of a Brief Mindfulness Program for Veterans in Primary Care with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Auteurs: Wilfred Pigeon, Christy Allen, Kyle Possemato, Dessa Bergen-Cico, Scott Treatman

Gepubliceerd in: Mindfulness | Uitgave 5/2015

Abstract

Mindfulness-based stress reduction programs have improved psychological health for clinical populations including veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Veterans with PTSD who seek services in Department of Veterans Affairs primary care are especially in need of brief treatments that can alleviate PTSD symptoms. A clinical demonstration project was carried out to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a brief mindfulness program consisting of four weekly 1.5-h class sessions. Veterans enrolled in primary care with diagnostic or subthreshold PTSD were recruited. The brief mindfulness intervention was feasible to deliver, and veterans were generally satisfied with the program. Despite good retention once a class session was attended, a large number of veterans provided a variety of reasons for not attending the program at all. Veteran feedback that can be addressed to improve the brief mindfulness program is discussed, including enhancing initial attendance.

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Titel: Feasibility and Acceptability of a Brief Mindfulness Program for Veterans in Primary Care with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Auteurs: Wilfred Pigeon
Christy Allen
Kyle Possemato
Dessa Bergen-Cico
Scott Treatman
Publicatiedatum: 14-09-2014
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Mindfulness / Uitgave 5/2015
Print ISSN: 1868-8527
Elektronisch ISSN: 1868-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-014-0340-0

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