Resilience and Well-Being Pilot Study

NCT03563820 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 01620
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 7
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

It is common for Veterans with injuries, illnesses, or physical disabilities to experience depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, and other concerns. They may also have goals like becoming happier or better able to cope with challenges that life brings. The purpose of this research study is to learn whether Veterans like and benefit from a 5-week, group-based positive psychology program aimed at improving mental health, resilience, well-being, and quality of life. Participants will be asked to complete several assessments (surveys/interviews) over the course of the study that are not considered part of standard care. Additionally, participants will be asked to participate in a focus group at the end of the study to provide feedback about their experiences in the group.

Conditions

Chronic Pain; Depression; PTSD; Injuries; Illness, Chronic; Physical Disability

Keywords

Positive Psychology; Resilience; Well-Being

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Depression from Pre-Group to 5-Weeks Post-Group

  Change in depression will be measured using the PROMIS Depression Short Form-8A. Responses from each item will be summed to form a total raw score ranging from 8-40. Higher scores indicate higher self-reported levels of depression.

  Pre-Group (up to 2-weeks prior to Session 1 of group program), Post-Group (immediately after Session 5 of group program, window open up to 4 weeks after), 5-Week Follow-Up (5 weeks after Session 5 of program, window open up to 4 weeks after)

Interventions

Resilience and Well-Being Program BEHAVIORAL

The Resilience and Well-Being Program is offered through VA Puget Sound Rehabilitation Care Services as part of standard clinical care offerings. The program includes five (5) positive psychology group sessions once a week for five weeks. Participants will use strengths-based strategies, narrative strategies, and prospective strategies to learn ways to deal with stressful life challenges and improve their mental health and well-being. Each participant will be given a brief rating sheet at the end of each session to fill out. The rating sheet will ask participants to rate different aspects of the session (e.g., how helpful or interesting the session was to the participant), if home practice activities were assigned, whether the participant completed the home practice assignment, as well as feedback to improve that session.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population will be Veterans enrolled in the VA Puget Sound Resilience and Well-Being Program, which is offered through VA Puget Sound Rehabilitation Care Services as part of standard clinical care.

You may qualify if:

• Veteran status (defined as prior service in the US Armed Forces and eligible to receive health care services through Veterans Health Affairs)
• years of age or older
• Enrolled, or eligible and willing to enroll, in the Resilience and Well-Being group treatment program (offered as part of standard clinical care in VA Puget Sound Rehabilitation Care Services)
• Able to read, speak, and understand English
• Has been seen at least once in the past 12 months in a VAPSHCS clinic that provides rehabilitation services to individuals with rehabilitation needs related to conditions including (but not limited to) multiple sclerosis (MS), traumatic brain injury (TBI), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), spinal cord injury (SCI), stroke, myocardial infarction, limb loss, polytrauma, neuromuscular conditions, musculoskeletal problems, impairing but medically unexplained symptoms, and/or pain, OR has a diagnosis of such a condition
• Positive screen for depression, PTSD, or chronic pain

You may not qualify if:

• Primary psychotic or major thought disorder as listed in participant's medical record or self-reported
• Psychiatric or behavioral conditions in which symptoms were unstable or severe (e.g., current delirium, mania, psychosis, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, active substance use disorder, psychiatric hospitalization) as listed in participant's medical record or self-reported within the past six months
• Any behavioral, cognitive, or psychiatric issues that would indicate the participant may be inappropriate in a group setting or for this particular group-format intervention, subject to clinician discretion
• Difficulties or limitations communicating over the telephone

Sponsors & Collaborators

• VA Puget Sound Health Care System: lead

Study Sites (1)

VA Puget Sound Health Care System

Seattle, Washington, 98108, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Chronic Pain; Depression; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Wounds and Injuries; Chronic Disease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Stress Disorders, Traumatic; Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders; Mental Disorders; Disease Attributes; Pathologic Processes

Study Officials

• Rhonda Williams, Ph.D.

  VA Puget Sound Health Care System

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: FED
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Attending Psychologist

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 8, 2018
• First Posted: June 20, 2018
• Study Start: June 15, 2018
• Primary Completion: May 23, 2019
• Study Completion: May 23, 2019
• Last Updated: January 27, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)