Increasing Engagement in PTSD Treatment Through Patient Education and Patient Choice

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious disorder that affects many Veterans who
have had a traumatic experience. The VA offers several different types of treatment for
PTSD. We are researching different ways to match a Veteran to a type of treatment.
Participants in this study will will be randomly assigned to either a 40-minute session in
which they will learn about PTSD treatments and select a preferred treatment or to a
40-minute assessment interview. Those participants assigned to the assessment interview will
have the opportunity to work with their Trauma Recovery Program provider to determine a plan
for their PTSD treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Diagnosis of combat-related PTSD

- Newly enrolled in Trauma Recovery Program (TRP) at the Michael E. DeBakey VA medical
center

- TRP provider approval

Exclusion Criteria:

- Previous participation in TRP treatment for PTSD