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ArticlePsychological services2025

Examining veterans' preferences for how to deliver couples-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder: Home-based telehealth or in-person?

Stephanie Y Wells, Kayla Knopp, Gabriella T Ponzini, Shannon M Kehle-Forbes, Rosalba M Gomez, Leslie A Morland, Eric Dedert, George L Jackson, Kathleen M Grubbs

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Stephanie Y WellsDurham Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System.ORCID 0000-0002-5725-7275
Kayla KnoppVeterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System.
Gabriella T PonziniDurham Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System.
Shannon M Kehle-ForbesCenter for Care Deliver and Outcomes Research, Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Healthcare System.
Rosalba M GomezDurham Veterans Affairs Health Care System.
Leslie A MorlandVeterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System.
Eric DedertVeterans Affairs Mid-Atlantic Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center.ORCID 0000-0003-1301-7058
George L JacksonDurham Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System.
Kathleen M GrubbsVeterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System.

Funding

An Integrative Technology Approach to Home-based Conjoint Therapy for PTSDI01RX002093 · VA · VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · PI MORLAND, LESLIE A. · 2016 to 2020
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Adapting Treatment Delivery to Improve Retention in Evidence-Based PTSD TreatmentIK2HX003539 · VA · DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER · PI Stephanie Wells · 2023 to 2026
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Clinical Trial of OurRelationship, a Scalable Digital Intervention for Veteran CouplesIK2RX003777 · VA · VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · PI Kayla Knopp · 2022 to 2026
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Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System; Durham Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice TransformationHSRD VA CIN 13-410HSRD VA IK2 HX003539RRD VA I01 RX002093RRD VA IK2 RX003777US Department of Veterans Affairs; Office of Research and Development; Health Services Research and Development ServiceUS Department of Veterans Affairs; Office of Research and Development; Rehabilitation Research and Development Service
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Abstract

Understanding the modality by which veterans prefer to receive couples-based posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment (i.e., home-based telehealth, in-person) may increase engagement in PTSD psychotherapy. This study aimed to understand veterans' preferred modality for couples-based PTSD treatments, individual factors associated with preference, and reasons for their preference. One hundred sixty-six veterans completed a baseline assessment as part of a clinical trial. Measures included a closed- and open-ended treatment preference questionnaire, as well as demographics, clinical symptoms, functioning, and relational measures, such as relationship satisfaction. Descriptive statistics and correlations examined factors associated with preference. An open-ended question querying veterans' reasons for their preferred modality was coded to identify themes. Though veterans as a group had no clear modality preference (51% preferring home-based telehealth and 49% preferring in-person treatment), veterans consistently expressed high levels of preference strength in the modality they chose. The presence of children in the home was associated with stronger preference for home-based telehealth. Veterans who preferred in-person care found it to be more credible and had more positive treatment expectancies. Veterans who preferred home-based telehealth believed it was flexible and increased access to care. For both preference groups, veterans' preferred modality was viewed as facilitating interpersonal relations and being more comfortable than the alternative modality. Veterans expressed strong preference for receiving their desired treatment modality for couples-based PTSD treatment. Results suggest that it is important to offer multiple treatment delivery options in couples-based PTSD treatment and matching couples to their preferred modality supports individualized, patient-centered care. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

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Couples TherapyPatient PreferenceStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticTelemedicineVeteransAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle Aged

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PMCPMC11345872

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