Relationships and Health in the OEF/OIF Veteran Population
| Status: | Enrolling by invitation |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 50 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | April 2011 |
| End Date: | December 2016 |
The current study will explore relationships and health in the OEF/OIF Veteran population.
Specifically, this study will examine PTSD symptom severity, traumatic brain injury,
relationship satisfaction, leisure, general health ratings, feelings of burdensomeness and
belongingness, and suicidal ideation.
Specifically, this study will examine PTSD symptom severity, traumatic brain injury,
relationship satisfaction, leisure, general health ratings, feelings of burdensomeness and
belongingness, and suicidal ideation.
United States military troops returning home from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation
Iraqi Freedom deployments are presenting with "invisible wounds". These "invisible wounds"
include mental health conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain
injury. Recent literature has begun to explore how PTSD affects the service member, as well
as their significant others. Several studies have shown that Veteran endorsement of PTSD
symptoms is associated with decreased relationship satisfaction. Prior literature has shown
that spending time together and engaging in pleasurable activities as a couple are important
strategies for enduring relationship quality and satisfaction. Literature has demonstrated
moderate relationships between PTSD and suicidal ideation. A previous study conducted by two
of the investigators in this population showed that perceived feelings of burdensomeness and
belongingness and identification of suicide as a potential strategy for dealing with these
feelings. Joiner has hypothesized that acquired capacity of painful experiences, perceived
burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness are the three components of increased suicide
risk. Yet few studies exist that examine these constructs in the military population, though
research indicates the clinical utility for exploring these constructs and related
consequences.
Iraqi Freedom deployments are presenting with "invisible wounds". These "invisible wounds"
include mental health conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain
injury. Recent literature has begun to explore how PTSD affects the service member, as well
as their significant others. Several studies have shown that Veteran endorsement of PTSD
symptoms is associated with decreased relationship satisfaction. Prior literature has shown
that spending time together and engaging in pleasurable activities as a couple are important
strategies for enduring relationship quality and satisfaction. Literature has demonstrated
moderate relationships between PTSD and suicidal ideation. A previous study conducted by two
of the investigators in this population showed that perceived feelings of burdensomeness and
belongingness and identification of suicide as a potential strategy for dealing with these
feelings. Joiner has hypothesized that acquired capacity of painful experiences, perceived
burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness are the three components of increased suicide
risk. Yet few studies exist that examine these constructs in the military population, though
research indicates the clinical utility for exploring these constructs and related
consequences.
Inclusion Criteria:
- OEF/OIF Veteran (at least one OEF/OIF deployment)
- Currently receiving or eligible to receive health care services at DVAMC
- In a current, established relationship for a duration of at least one year
- Age of 18-50
Exclusion Criteria:
- Inability to provide informed consent.
- Inability to adequately respond to questions regarding the informed consent
procedure.
- Do not meet the inclusion criteria listed above.
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