Date of Award
Spring 2020
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Kate Gamber
Second Advisor
Liz Masten
Abstract
In military veterans, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a common mental illness that many live with once they have been discharged from the armed services. Once the veterans return to their homes and start acclimating to civilian life, (PTSD) can cause disruption in their daily lives and mental health. Many of these patients are unable to receive treatment and care for their PTSD in person due to barriers such as their distance to a facility, a disability, etc. This research hopes to determine the efficacy and feasibility of alternative ways of providing access to care for these veterans without having them leave the comfort of their home.
Recommended Citation
Scala, Nicole, "The Efficacy of Telemedicine in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Veterans" (2020). Capstone Showcase. 46.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2020/pa/46
The Efficacy of Telemedicine in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Veterans
In military veterans, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a common mental illness that many live with once they have been discharged from the armed services. Once the veterans return to their homes and start acclimating to civilian life, (PTSD) can cause disruption in their daily lives and mental health. Many of these patients are unable to receive treatment and care for their PTSD in person due to barriers such as their distance to a facility, a disability, etc. This research hopes to determine the efficacy and feasibility of alternative ways of providing access to care for these veterans without having them leave the comfort of their home.