1. Previous research and authors’ rationales for conducting their study
100 word minimum
The article contained numerous references to studies conducted in reference to people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Severe Mental Illness and the abnormally high rates of PTSD amongst people with Severe Mental Illness. For example the normal rates of PTSD amongst the subjects tested without SMI was 3.5%. Subjects that suffered from SMI had a higher rate of PTSD at around 28% to 43%.
The explanation was that even though this data has been reported in the past there are still very little to no studies explaining PTSD and the different levels experienced amongst patients with SMI. If we can figure out the similarities this will increase the understanding …show more content…
This method requires a lot of time and effort but I believe it was well suited for this topic because utilizing this technique the authors were able to conduct a detailed investigation on a group of people. Also, the fact the author was able to question 851 patients over 31 months allowed the research to be very detailed and accurate.
3. Participants involved in the study
100 word length minimum
The participants that were involved in this research were all patients who were receiving treatment from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey University Behavioral Health Care- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. This involved over 851 clients over a 31 month period. All clients had a total PCL score of at least 45 a indication of PTSD. The studies showed that all clients had at least one traumatic event on the traumatic life events questionnaire.
4. Measures used
In the space below, list the measures used in the article authors’ study.
1. Abbreviated Traumatic Life Events Questionnaire 16 question version “TLEQ”
2. The PTSD Checklist that was used was the Civilian Version
5. Data analyses
In the space below, list the data analyses used to analyze the data gathered during the article authors’ study. Note: You don’t have to know how the analyses are conducted; only naming them is required
100 word minimum
The article contained numerous references to studies conducted in reference to people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Severe Mental Illness and the abnormally high rates of PTSD amongst people with Severe Mental Illness. For example the normal rates of PTSD amongst the subjects tested without SMI was 3.5%. Subjects that suffered from SMI had a higher rate of PTSD at around 28% to 43%.
The explanation was that even though this data has been reported in the past there are still very little to no studies explaining PTSD and the different levels experienced amongst patients with SMI. If we can figure out the similarities this will increase the understanding …show more content…
This method requires a lot of time and effort but I believe it was well suited for this topic because utilizing this technique the authors were able to conduct a detailed investigation on a group of people. Also, the fact the author was able to question 851 patients over 31 months allowed the research to be very detailed and accurate.
3. Participants involved in the study
100 word length minimum
The participants that were involved in this research were all patients who were receiving treatment from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey University Behavioral Health Care- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. This involved over 851 clients over a 31 month period. All clients had a total PCL score of at least 45 a indication of PTSD. The studies showed that all clients had at least one traumatic event on the traumatic life events questionnaire.
4. Measures used
In the space below, list the measures used in the article authors’ study.
1. Abbreviated Traumatic Life Events Questionnaire 16 question version “TLEQ”
2. The PTSD Checklist that was used was the Civilian Version
5. Data analyses
In the space below, list the data analyses used to analyze the data gathered during the article authors’ study. Note: You don’t have to know how the analyses are conducted; only naming them is required