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  1. Article ; Online: Interventions to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in vulnerably housed populations and trauma-informed care

    Simon Hatcher / Amanda Hodgson / Alexandria Bennett / Kien Crosse / Michael Ku / Nicole E Edgar

    BMJ Open, Vol 12, Iss

    a scoping review

    2022  Volume 3

    Keywords Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMJ Publishing Group
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  2. Article ; Online: Feasibility and acceptability of Narrative Exposure Therapy to treat individuals with PTSD who are homeless or vulnerably housed

    Nicole E. Edgar / Alexandria Bennett / Nicole Santos Dunn / Sarah E. MacLean / Simon Hatcher

    Pilot and Feasibility Studies, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    a pilot randomized controlled trial

    2022  Volume 16

    Abstract: Abstract Background Diagnosed PTSD rates in people who are homeless are more than double that of the general population, ranging between 21 and 53%. Complex PTSD (cPTSD) also appears to be more common than PTSD. One treatment option is Narrative Exposure ...

    Abstract Abstract Background Diagnosed PTSD rates in people who are homeless are more than double that of the general population, ranging between 21 and 53%. Complex PTSD (cPTSD) also appears to be more common than PTSD. One treatment option is Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), a brief trauma-focused psychotherapy which attempts to place trauma within a narrative of the person’s life. Our primary aim was to assess the feasibility and acceptability of recruiting people to a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of NET alone compared to NET augmented by a genealogical assessment. We hypothesized that incorporating a genealogical assessment may be more effective than NET alone in a population with predominately complex PTSD. Methods This pilot RCT enrolled participants who were 18 years of age or older, currently homeless or vulnerably housed, and with active symptoms of PTSD. Participants were randomized to NET alone or NET plus a genealogical assessment. Rates of referral, consent, and retention were examined as part of feasibility. Demographic and clinical data were collected at baseline. Symptoms of PTSD, drug use, and housing status were re-assessed at follow-up visits. We conducted a thematic analysis of qualitative interviews of service providers involved in the study which explored barriers and facilitators of study participation. Results Twenty-two potential participants were referred to the study, with 15 consenting to participate. Of these, one was a screen failure and 14 were randomized equally to the treatment arms. One randomized participant was withdrawn for safety. Attrition occurred primarily prior to starting therapy. Once therapy began, retention was high with 80% of participants completing all six sessions. Seven participants completed all follow-up sessions. Service providers identified a clear need for the treatment and emphasized the importance of trauma-informed care, a desire to know more about NET, and more communication about the process of referral. Conclusion Recruiting participants who were ...
    Keywords Narrative Exposure Therapy ; Complex post-traumatic stress disorder ; Homelessness ; Trauma-informed care ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 150
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMC
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  3. Article ; Online: Enhancing COVID Rehabilitation with Technology (ECORT)

    Simon Hatcher / Joel Werier / Nicole E. Edgar / James Booth / D. William J. Cameron / Vicente Corrales-Medina / Daniel Corsi / Juthaporn Cowan / Pierre Giguère / Mark Kaluzienski / Shawn Marshall / Tiago Mestre / Bryce Mulligan / Heather Orpana / Amanda Pontefract / Darlene Stafford / Kednapa Thavorn / Guy Trudel

    Trials, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    protocol for an open-label, single-site randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of electronic case management for individuals with persistent COVID-19 symptoms

    2022  Volume 17

    Abstract: Abstract Background As of May 2022, Ontario has seen more than 1.3 million cases of COVID-19. While the majority of individuals will recover from infection within 4 weeks, a significant subset experience persistent and often debilitating symptoms, known ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Background As of May 2022, Ontario has seen more than 1.3 million cases of COVID-19. While the majority of individuals will recover from infection within 4 weeks, a significant subset experience persistent and often debilitating symptoms, known as “post-COVID syndrome” or “Long COVID.” Those with Long COVID experience a wide array of symptoms, with variable severity, including fatigue, cognitive impairment, and shortness of breath. Further, the prevalence and duration of Long COVID is not clear, nor is there evidence on the best course of rehabilitation for individuals to return to their desired level of function. Previous work with chronic conditions has suggested that the addition of electronic case management (ECM) may help to improve outcomes. These platforms provide enhanced connection with care providers, detailed symptom tracking and goal setting, and access to relevant resources. In this study, our primary aim is to determine if the addition of ECM with health coaching improves Long COVID outcomes at 3 months compared to health coaching alone. Methods The trial is an open-label, single-site, randomized controlled trial of ECM with health coaching (ECM+) compared to health coaching alone (HC). Both groups will continue to receive usual care. Participants will be randomized equally to receive health coaching (± ECM) for a period of 8 weeks and a 12-week follow-up. Our primary outcome is the WHO Disability Assessment Scale (WHODAS), 36-item self-report total score. Participants will also complete measures of cognition, fatigue, breathlessness, and mental health. Participants and care providers will be asked to complete a brief qualitative interview at the end of the study to evaluate acceptability and implementation of the intervention. Discussion There is currently little evidence about the optimal treatment of Long COVID patients or the use of digital health platforms in this population. The results of this trial could result in rapid, scalable, and personalized care for people with Long COVID ...
    Keywords COVID-19 ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Long COVID ; Post-COVID rehabilitation ; Blended care ; Electronic case management ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMC
    Document type Article ; Online
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  4. Article ; Online: The BEACON study

    Simon Hatcher / Marnin Heisel / Oyedeji Ayonrinde / Julie K. Campbell / Ian Colman / Daniel J. Corsi / Nicole E. Edgar / Lindsay Gillett / Sidney H. Kennedy / Sophia Lakatoo Hunt / Paul Links / Sarah MacLean / Viraj Mehta / Christopher Mushquash / Alicia Raimundo / Sakina J. Rizvi / Refik Saskin / Ayal Schaffer / Alaaddin Sidahmed /
    Mark Sinyor / Claudio Soares / Monica Taljaard / Valerie Testa / Kednapa Thavorn / Venkatesh Thiruganasambandamoorthy / Christian Vaillancourt

    Trials, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    protocol for a cohort study as part of an evaluation of the effectiveness of smartphone-assisted problem-solving therapy in men who present with intentional self-harm to emergency departments in Ontario

    2020  Volume 16

    Abstract: Abstract Background Patients who present to emergency departments after intentional self-harm are at an increased risk of dying by suicide. This applies particularly to men, who represent nearly two-thirds of those who die by suicide in Ontario. One way ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Background Patients who present to emergency departments after intentional self-harm are at an increased risk of dying by suicide. This applies particularly to men, who represent nearly two-thirds of those who die by suicide in Ontario. One way of potentially addressing this gap is to offer a course of blended problem-solving therapy, comprised of a brief course of evidence-based psychotherapy for individuals at risk for suicide, facilitated by the use of a patient-facing smartphone application and a clinician-facing “dashboard.” This approach has the potential to combine the benefits of face-to-face therapy and technology to create a novel intervention. Methods This is a cohort study nested within a larger pragmatic multicentre pre- and post-design cluster randomised trial. Suicidal ideation assessed by the Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation is the primary outcome variable. Secondary outcome measures include depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9), anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale), post-traumatic stress disorder (Primary Care PTSD Screen), health-related quality of life (EuroQol 5-dimension 5-level questionnaire), meaning in life (Experienced Meaning in Life Scale), perceived social supports (Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support), alcohol use (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test), drug use (Drug Abuse Screening Test Short Form 10), problem-solving skills (Social Problem-Solving Inventory–Revised Short Form), and self-reported healthcare costs, as well as health service use measured using Ontario administrative health data. A process evaluation will also be conducted following study completion. Discussion The cohort study will test whether better adherence to the intervention results in better outcomes. The value of the cohort study design is that we can examine in more detail certain subgroups or other variables that are not available in the larger cluster randomised trial. This trial will aim to improve standards by informing best practice in management of men who self-harm and present to hospitals in Ontario. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov , NCT03473535 . Registered on March 22, 2018.
    Keywords Self-harm ; Suicide ; Problem-solving therapy ; Blended care ; Cognitive behaviour therapy ; Men ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMC
    Document type Article ; Online
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