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Haun J, Ballistrea LM, Melillo C, Standifer M, Kip K, Paykel J, Murphy J, Fletcher C, Mitchinson A, Kozak L, Taylor S, Glynn S, Blair M
A Mobile and Web-Based Self-Directed Complementary and Integrative Health Program for Veterans and Their Partners (Mission Reconnect): Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Randomized Controlled Trial
Mission Reconnect-Mobile and Web Based Self Directed Complementary and Integrative Health Program for Veterans and Their Partners
Jolie Haun;
Lisa M. Ballistrea;
Christine Melillo;
Maisha Standifer;
Kevin Kip;
Jacquelyn Paykel;
Jennifer Murphy;
Carol Fletcher;
Allison Mitchinson;
Leila Kozak;
Stephanie Taylor;
Shirley Glynn;
Matthew Blair
ABSTRACT
Background:
Complementary and integrative health (CIH) is a viable solution to PTSD and chronic pain. Many Veterans believe CIH can only be performed by licensed professionals in a health care setting. Health information technology can bring effective CIH to Veterans and their partners.
Objective:
The current paper describes the rationale, design, and methods of the Mission Reconnect protocol to deliver mobile and web based complementary and integrative health programs to Veterans and their partners.
Methods:
This four-year mixed-methods randomized control trial uses wait list control to determine effect of mobile and web based CIH programs for Veterans and their partners.
The study will use two arms (treatment intervention arm & wait-list control arm) in a clinical sample of Veterans with comorbid pain and PTSD, and their partners (e.g., spouse). The study will evaluate the effectiveness and perceived value of the MR program in relation to physical and psychological symptoms, global health, and social outcomes.
Results:
Study enrollment has not yet started.
Conclusions:
This work highlights innovative delivery of CIH to Veterans and their partners for treatment of PTSD and chronic pain.
Citation
Please cite as:
Haun J, Ballistrea LM, Melillo C, Standifer M, Kip K, Paykel J, Murphy J, Fletcher C, Mitchinson A, Kozak L, Taylor S, Glynn S, Blair M
A Mobile and Web-Based Self-Directed Complementary and Integrative Health Program for Veterans and Their Partners (Mission Reconnect): Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Randomized Controlled Trial