Leslie A Morland1, James Niehaus2, Casey Taft3, Brian P Marx3, Ursula Menez4, Margaret-Anne Mackintosh1. 1. National Center for PTSD - Pacific Islands Division, Department of Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Healthcare System, 3375 Koapaka Street, Suite I-560, Honolulu, HI 96819. 2. Charles River Analytics, Inc., 625 Mount Auburn Street No. 3, Cambridge, MA 02138. 3. National Center for PTSD - Behavioral Science Division, Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Boston Healthcare System (116B-4), 150 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130. 4. Pacific Health Research and Education Institute, 3375 Koapaka Street, Suite I-540, Honolulu, HI 96819.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This feasibility pilot study evaluated the usability of a mobile application (app), Remote Exercises for Learning Anger and Excitation Management (RELAX), as an adjunct to an anger management treatment delivered to Veterans. METHODS: Four Veterans completed pre- and post-treatment measures of anger, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, interpersonal functioning, and app use. RESULTS: Descriptive results of clinical outcomes are provided. Qualitative data included Veterans' and therapists' feedback regarding the acceptability of the technology, satisfaction with the RELAX app, homework facilitation, and suggestions for improvement. Large reductions in anger, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression symptoms, and improvements in social functioning were evidenced post-treatment. Veterans reported that the RELAX app was helpful and appreciated its functionality. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings support using an app as an adjunct to traditional anger management. Reprint &
OBJECTIVE: This feasibility pilot study evaluated the usability of a mobile application (app), Remote Exercises for Learning Anger and Excitation Management (RELAX), as an adjunct to an anger management treatment delivered to Veterans. METHODS: Four Veterans completed pre- and post-treatment measures of anger, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, interpersonal functioning, and app use. RESULTS: Descriptive results of clinical outcomes are provided. Qualitative data included Veterans' and therapists' feedback regarding the acceptability of the technology, satisfaction with the RELAX app, homework facilitation, and suggestions for improvement. Large reductions in anger, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression symptoms, and improvements in social functioning were evidenced post-treatment. Veterans reported that the RELAX app was helpful and appreciated its functionality. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings support using an app as an adjunct to traditional anger management. Reprint &
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