Dissemination of Evidence-Based CBT Intervention Components: Online Self- Administered Training for Providers Treating Military Deployment-Related PTSD. Annual Report August 1, 2008-July 31, 2009

摘要

The purpose of this study is to design, implement and evaluate a web- based, self-paced training program to provide skillsoriented continuing education for mental health professionals. It is intended to reach a broad range of mental health providers presenting content that is highly relevant and easy to access. The program incorporates interactivity, practice, and modeling of three effective cognitive-behavioral skills components: goal-setting, motivation enhancement, and behavioral task assignment - as applied to treatment for Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A randomized design will be used in which 120 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three conditions: (i) web-based training plus consultation, (ii) web-based training without consultation, and (iii) training as usual. The effectiveness of training will be evaluated by means of simulated patient interview assessment of core skills (primary outcome) and on-line questionnaire assessment of knowledge, perceived self-efficacy in skills use, and self- reported skills application with PTSD patients (secondary outcomes). Currently, project team, web programs for content delivery, protocol, simulated patient case, and evaluation materials have been developed. Study recruitment is planned to begin after local and DOD IRB approval, which is currently on schedule to occur in September, 2009.