College
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Keywords
PTSD, Integrated Behavioral Health, Primary Care, PCL-5
IRB or IACUC Protocol Number
PRO-2023-95
Date of Presentation
5-1-2025 12:00 AM
Poster Abstract
Background: Patients with psychiatric concerns primarily present in primary care settings before seeking a mental health provider. During Covid-19 mental health concerns increased requiring primary care to adapt new multidisciplinary interventions to assist patients.
Hypothesis: Participants that use the PTSD Coach App for 30 days will have reduced PCL-5 follow-up scores compared to their intake.
Methods: Patients were recruited from a family medicine office, where providers identified eligible patients. The PCL-5 was administered initially, then an app intervention was provided for
Results: The study observed a decrease in average PCL scores from baseline, suggesting the app's potential as a PTSD management tool.
Conclusions: Limitations included a small sample size and patient attrition. Future research should address barriers to participation and retention and include a comprehensive analysis of demographic data.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Assessing the Efficacy of Using the PTSD Coach Mobile Application for Managing PTSD Symptoms: Results Using the PCL-5 Screening Tool
Background: Patients with psychiatric concerns primarily present in primary care settings before seeking a mental health provider. During Covid-19 mental health concerns increased requiring primary care to adapt new multidisciplinary interventions to assist patients.
Hypothesis: Participants that use the PTSD Coach App for 30 days will have reduced PCL-5 follow-up scores compared to their intake.
Methods: Patients were recruited from a family medicine office, where providers identified eligible patients. The PCL-5 was administered initially, then an app intervention was provided for
Results: The study observed a decrease in average PCL scores from baseline, suggesting the app's potential as a PTSD management tool.
Conclusions: Limitations included a small sample size and patient attrition. Future research should address barriers to participation and retention and include a comprehensive analysis of demographic data.
