Delivering Prolonged Exposure Therapy via Videoconferencing During the COVID‐19 Pandemic: An Overview of the Research and Special Considerations for Providers
Overview
This paper outlines the rationale and guidelines for delivering Prolonged Exposure therapy via clinical video teleconferencing to treat PTSD, specifically addressing the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses the importance of provider competence with technology and offers practical suggestions for adapting exposure principles, such as in vivo exercises, to meet physical distancing requirements. The resource is intended for clinicians seeking to transition their practice to virtual care during public health emergencies.
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- Stephanie Y. Wells (Duke University), Leslie A. Morland (University of California San Diego), Emily R. Wilhite (VA San Diego Healthcare System), Kathleen M. Grubbs (VA San Diego Healthcare System), Sheila A. M. Rauch (Emory University), Ron Acierno (Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center), Carmen P. McLean (Palo Alto University)
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- 2020-08-01
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- bronze
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- 10.1002/jts.22573
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@article{allodium:f221216685614632,
title = {Delivering Prolonged Exposure Therapy via Videoconferencing During the COVID‐19 Pandemic: An Overview of the Research and Special Considerations for Providers},
author = {Stephanie Y. Wells and Leslie A. Morland and Emily R. Wilhite and Kathleen M. Grubbs and Sheila A. M. Rauch and Ron Acierno and Carmen P. McLean},
year = {2020},
journal = {OpenAlex},
doi = {10.1002/jts.22573},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22573}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Delivering Prolonged Exposure Therapy via Videoconferencing During the COVID‐19 Pandemic: An Overview of the Research and Special Considerations for Providers AU - Wells, Stephanie Y. AU - Morland, Leslie A. AU - Wilhite, Emily R. AU - Grubbs, Kathleen M. AU - Rauch, Sheila A. M. AU - Acierno, Ron AU - McLean, Carmen P. PY - 2020 PB - OpenAlex DO - 10.1002/jts.22573 UR - https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22573 ER -
APA
Wells, S. Y., Morland, L. A., Wilhite, E. R., Grubbs, K. M., Rauch, S. A. M., Acierno, R., & McLean, C. P. (2020). Delivering Prolonged Exposure Therapy via Videoconferencing During the COVID‐19 Pandemic: An Overview of the Research and Special Considerations for Providers. OpenAlex. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22573
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