Military veterans and canine assistance for post-traumatic stress disorder: A narrative review of the literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. 43-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl A. Krause-Parello ◽  
Sarah Sarni ◽  
Eleni Padden
Keyword(s):  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Military Veterans ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic

Impact of comorbid post traumatic stress disorder on multiple sclerosis in military veterans: A population-based cohort study

2021 ◽  
pp. 135245852110583
Author(s):  
Mark Leekoff ◽  
William Culpepper ◽  
Shan Jin ◽  
Terry Lee-Wilk ◽  
Mitchell Wallin
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Military Veterans ◽  
Brain Mri ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
The Impact

Background: Very little is known regarding the impact of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on the course of multiple sclerosis (MS). Objectives: To explore the impact of pre-existing PTSD on MS relapses, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) activity, and disability in a large population-based cohort. Methods: Military Veterans with MS and PTSD prior to symptom onset (MSPTSD, n = 96) were identified using the Department of Veterans Affairs MS databases. MSPTSD cases were matched to MS controls without PTSD ( n = 95). Number of relapses, number of new T2 lesions and new gadolinium lesions on brain MRI, and neurological disability were abstracted between 2015 and 2019. Results: The mean annualized relapse rate was greater in the MSPTSD group versus controls (0.23 vs 0.06, respectively; p < 0.05), as was the annualized mean number of new T2 and gadolinium-enhancing lesions on brain MRI (0.52 vs 0.16 and 0.29 vs 0.08, respectively; p < 0.05). Disability accrual (time to Disability Status Scale 6.0) was more rapid (23.7 vs 29.5 years, p < 0.05) in relapsing MS patients with PTSD. Conclusion: Patients with MSPTSD have higher disease activity and reach disability endpoints more rapidly than controls. This is the first study to show PTSD as a potentially modifiable risk factor for MS relapses, MRI activity, and disability.

scholarly journals Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Associated with Premature Senescence? A Review of the Literature

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 709-725 ◽  
Author(s):  
James B. Lohr ◽  
Barton W. Palmer ◽  
Carolyn A. Eidt ◽  
Smitha Aailaboyina ◽  
Brent T. Mausbach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Premature Senescence ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic

scholarly journals Outdoor recreational activity experiences improve psychological wellbeing of military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder: Positive findings from a pilot study and a randomised controlled trial

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0241763
Author(s):  
Mark Wheeler ◽  
Nicholas R. Cooper ◽  
Leanne Andrews ◽  
Jamie Hacker Hughes ◽  
Marie Juanchich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Military Veterans ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Outdoor Activity ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Post Traumatic

Exposure to the natural environment is increasingly considered to benefit psychological health. Recent reports in the literature also suggest that outdoor exposure that includes recreational pursuits such as surfing or fishing coupled with opportunities for social interaction with peers may be beneficial to Armed Forces Veterans experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Two studies were conducted to evaluate this possibility. In particular, these studies aimed to test the hypothesis that a brief group outdoor activity would decrease participants’ symptoms as assessed by established measures of PTSD, depression, anxiety and perceived stress, and increase participants’ sense of general social functioning and psychological growth. Experiment one employed a repeated measures design in which UK men and women military veterans with PTSD (N = 30) participated in a group outdoor activity (angling, equine care, or archery and falconry combined). Psychological measures were taken at 2 weeks prior, 2 weeks post, and at 4 month follow up. We obtained a significant within participant main effect indicating significant reduction in PTSD symptoms. Experiment two was a waitlist controlled randomised experiment employing an angling experience (N = 18) and 2 week follow up. In experiment 2 the predicted interaction of Group (Experimental vs. Waitlist Control) X Time (2 weeks pre vs. 2 weeks post) was obtained indicating that the experience resulted in significant reduction in PTSD symptoms relative to waitlist controls. The effect size was large. Additional analyses confirmed that the observed effects might also be considered clinically significant and reliable. In sum, peer outdoor experiences are beneficial and offer potential to complement existing provision for military veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Trial registration The authors confirm that all ongoing and related trials for this intervention are registered. The studies reported in this manuscript are registered as clinical trials at ISRCTN: Pilot ID– ISRCTN15325073 RCT ID– ISRCTN59395217

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