Improving PTSD assessments for better patient care
Patient-Centered Assessment of PTSD
This study is working to make PTSD assessments easier for veterans to understand and complete, so they can get better care and support for their condition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Palo Alto, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11000225 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the assessment process for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by integrating health literacy considerations into the evaluation materials used in healthcare settings. It aims to identify and address the challenges that patients, particularly veterans, face in understanding and completing PTSD assessments. By reducing the complexity and response burden of these assessments, the research seeks to improve the accuracy of PTSD diagnoses and the overall quality of care provided to affected individuals. The study will involve collaboration with veterans to ensure that their experiences and needs are central to the assessment process.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include veterans experiencing PTSD, particularly those who may struggle with health literacy.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have PTSD or those who are not veterans may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate PTSD assessments and improved treatment outcomes for veterans and other affected individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing health literacy in clinical assessments can improve patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Palo Alto, United States
- Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys — Palo Alto, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kimerling, Rachel — Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
- Study coordinator: Kimerling, Rachel
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.