Modified Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder with an 85-Year-Old Native American Cajun Man With Late-Onset Deafness: A Case Report.
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Abstract
Objectives: Few studies of exposure therapy with adults 85 years and older exist. This case report presents results of prolonged exposure (PE) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) modified for an 85-year-old Native American Cajun man with late-onset deafness, who used a cochlear implant, and reported high Western/non-Native American acculturation. The following modifications were made primarily in response to the client's individual, disability-related barriers to completing the standard PE protocol: (a) inclusion of the client's spouse in aspects of treatment planning and homework assignments; (b) variable session length and frequency; (c) homework was limited to the daily practice of breathing retraining and in vivo exposure to triggering images; and (d) therapist reliance on nonverbal indicators of distress during imaginal exposures.
Methods: The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) and 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GSD-15) were primary progress and outcome measures.
Results: The modified treatment was associated with clinically significant decreases in baseline PTSD (19 points) and depressive (8 points) symptoms.
Conclusions: PE protocol modifications did not compromise treatment outcomes for this client.
Clinical implications: PE protocols should be modified based on the individual needs of diverse older adults underrepresented in efficacy research.
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Clinical Gerontologist presents original research, reviews, and clinical comments relevant to the needs of behavioral health professionals and all practitioners who work with older adults. Published in cooperation with Psychologists in Long Term Care, the journal is designed for psychologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors (family, pastoral, and vocational), and other health professionals who address behavioral health concerns found in later life, including:
-adjustments to changing roles-
issues related to diversity and aging-
family caregiving-
spirituality-
cognitive and psychosocial assessment-
depression, anxiety, and PTSD-
Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders-
long term care-
behavioral medicine in aging-
rehabilitation and education for older adults.
Each issue provides insightful articles on current topics. Submissions are peer reviewed by content experts and selected for both scholarship and relevance to the practitioner to ensure that the articles are among the best in the field. Authors report original research and conceptual reviews. A unique column in Clinical Gerontologist is “Clinical Comments." This section features brief observations and specific suggestions from practitioners which avoid elaborate research designs or long reference lists. This section is a unique opportunity for you to learn about the valuable clinical work of your peers in a short, concise format.
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