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Examination Of The Use Of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (Art) In The Treatment Of Symptoms Of Ptsd And Sleep Dysfunction In Veterans And Civilians, Marian Jevone Hardwick
Examination Of The Use Of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (Art) In The Treatment Of Symptoms Of Ptsd And Sleep Dysfunction In Veterans And Civilians, Marian Jevone Hardwick
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent anxiety disorder that is debilitating to both veterans and civilians following one or more traumatic events. Sleep disturbances are hallmark features of PTSD. Sleep disturbances and PTSD remain two significant PTSD-related issues that continue to plague veterans returning from active duty, thereby preventing full reintegration into society. The same problem exists for civilians. This research was conducted as a previously collected pilot study data and a secondary data analysis. The purpose of the study consisted of: 1) examining the impact of treatment with Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) on symptoms of PTSD and sleep …