Evaluation of PTSD Family Coach, a Mobile Phone App for Family Members of Individuals With PTSD
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Psychiatric, Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | January 2015 |
| End Date: | September 2015 |
Pilot Evaluation of PTSD Family Coach, a Mobile Phone App for Family Members of Individuals With PTSD
The proposed pilot study is designed to test the feasibility, acceptability, and potential
effectiveness of a mobile phone application (app) developed by the VA National Center for
PTSD (VA NCPTSD) for use by family members of those with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD). The primary objective of the proposed study is to assess whether family members of
veterans with PTSD find the PTSD Family Coach app to be satisfactory and feasible to use.
Secondary objectives are to determine if use of the app increases family members'
self-efficacy and their ability to manage their own life stress, which may in part be the
result of living with someone who has PTSD.
effectiveness of a mobile phone application (app) developed by the VA National Center for
PTSD (VA NCPTSD) for use by family members of those with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD). The primary objective of the proposed study is to assess whether family members of
veterans with PTSD find the PTSD Family Coach app to be satisfactory and feasible to use.
Secondary objectives are to determine if use of the app increases family members'
self-efficacy and their ability to manage their own life stress, which may in part be the
result of living with someone who has PTSD.
PTSD Family Coach is a mobile phone app for family members of individuals with PTSD. This
application provides:
- education about PTSD
- a self-assessment tool measuring life stress
- self-management skills to address acute distress and stress
- direct connection to support and
- information about VA and community resources for family members of individuals with
PTSD
From this research, the investigators wish to learn whether family members of someone with
PTSD find the PTSD Family Coach to be satisfactory and feasible to use. The investigators
would also like to know if use of the app increases family members' knowledge of PTSD, and
its treatment, and their ability to manage their own life stress, which may in part be the
result of living with a Veteran with PTSD.
Currently, there are very few resources for family members of Veterans with PTSD. If this
research demonstrates that PTSD Family Coach is a promising tool for family members, it has
the potential to address a tremendous unmet need using a very cost-effective, scalable
solution.
application provides:
- education about PTSD
- a self-assessment tool measuring life stress
- self-management skills to address acute distress and stress
- direct connection to support and
- information about VA and community resources for family members of individuals with
PTSD
From this research, the investigators wish to learn whether family members of someone with
PTSD find the PTSD Family Coach to be satisfactory and feasible to use. The investigators
would also like to know if use of the app increases family members' knowledge of PTSD, and
its treatment, and their ability to manage their own life stress, which may in part be the
result of living with a Veteran with PTSD.
Currently, there are very few resources for family members of Veterans with PTSD. If this
research demonstrates that PTSD Family Coach is a promising tool for family members, it has
the potential to address a tremendous unmet need using a very cost-effective, scalable
solution.
Inclusion Criteria:
- currently living with a Veteran with significant PTSD symptoms
- age 18 or older
- own an iPhone, iPad or other iOS compatible device
- currently experiencing at least moderate symptoms of stress
Exclusion Criteria:
- currently enrolled in another study related to PTSD
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