APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Predicting Dropout from Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD in the Veterans Health Administration
- Zoe Feingold
National Center for PTSD at VA Boston Healthcare System - Ellen Healy
Boston University School of Medicine - Ellen Healy
National Center for PTSD at VA Boston Healthcare System - Kathleen Chard
University of Cincinnati - Kathleen Chard
VA Office of Mental Health Services - Kathleen Chard
Cincinnati VA Medical Center - David Fleck
Cincinnati VA Medical Center
Abstract
This study uses a large, diverse sample of veterans (n = 7763) receiving Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD to examine factors associated with attrition from evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP). Predictors of treatment dropout are discussed along with implications for future research and treatment retention efforts.
Psychotherapy Research