Tag: Posttraumatic

Explain the incidence and prevalence of Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders in the military and veteran population.Would you recommend using virtual reality to help treat victims of trauma and PTSD? Why or why not?

Trauma & Stressor Related Disorders

This case study will allow you to apply the information that you have learned regarding the identification, prevalence and treatment of the Trauma-Related Disorder of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

Make sure to read all your assigned readings and resources to help you with this assignment. Read the following case study: Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for PTSD Vietnam Veterans download.

After reviewing your textbook, supplemental and required readings/resources, answer the following questions below:

Explain the incidence and prevalence of Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders in the military and veteran population.

Identify and describe the causes of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and discuss the treatment options used to help victims of PTSD.

Evaluate the use of virtual reality exposure therapy as a treatment option for the veteran described in the case study.

Would you recommend using virtual reality to help treat victims of trauma and PTSD? Why or why not?

Format

Students should use the following format for their written assignment:

Your paper must include two to three pages of written content.

Use APA format and cite sources, as necessary. If you need a refresher on APA, reference the APA Learning Unit

In addition to the 2 to 3 pages of written content, include:

Title Page

Appropriate Headings and Sub-Headings

Reference Page (minimum of 3 scholarly references)

Use a minimum of 3 scholarly references – scholarly references can include peer-reviewed articles, textbook, journals, and included supplemental resources.

Identify relevant incidence, epidemiology, etiology, risk factors, taxonomy, clinical manifestations, cultural factors, genetic factors and assessment issues.

PTSD

Don’t need diagnosis from DSM 5, Chose Post traumatic stress disorder

This assignment will facilitate synthesis of knowledge on psychiatric disorders, epidemiology, etiology, risk factors, taxonomy, clinical manifestations, cultural factors, and assessment issues.

Utilizing technology, create a PowerPoint presentation for Blackboard, Each student is expected to independently and comprehensively explore and analyze the pathophysiology, pharmacology, evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic approaches and clinical decision- making, based on published peer-reviewed guidelines, clinical decision rules, research trials, etc.

Groups will also identify a professional issue related to your most likely diagnosis (e.g. insurance, reimbursement, access to care, ethical issues, safety and quality issues).

A PowerPoint template will be provided. Student presentations will be evaluated using a standardized scoring.
TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT, EACH STUDENT MUST UPLOAD COMPLETED SLIDES TO BLACKBOARD NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2021 AND PRESENT THE CASE STUDY DURING CLASS ON THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021.

Each presentation will be 15 minutes.

a) Chose a diagnosis from the course

b) Identify relevant incidence, epidemiology, etiology, risk factors, taxonomy, clinical manifestations, cultural factors, genetic factors and assessment issues.

c) Discuss the current direction of research for that diagnosis

d) Clinical decision-making and treatment

e) Professional Issues (e.g. insurance, safety, ethical)

f) Reference list (cited using APA 7th edition)