Veteran's Perceptions of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for Depression and End-of-Life
Albany Research Institute, Inc.
Summary
The goal of this exploratory, mixed-method design study is to gather qualitative and quantitative data obtained through interviews and questionnaires with veterans who are currently enrolled at the VA for healthcare. The main question this study aims to answer is: How do veterans aged 65+ who are enrolled for care at the VA understand ketamine assisted psychotherapy for depression and for end-of-life distress? Using a story-completion approach, participants will be provided with a brief story starter involving a fictitious character and scenario and asking them to complete the story. Few contextual details will be offered about the character. In responding to ambiguous cues, participants are thought to project their conscious and subconscious perceptions about the phenomenon in question onto the story, a useful method for exploring stigmatized topics. The purpose of this exercise is to ascertain the participants attitudes and perceptions regarding ketamine assisted psychotherapy.
Description
Veterans will be informed of the study by their VA providers (Behavioral Health Clinic, Primary Care, etc). Veterans who are interested will have their contact information passed on to the study investigators. Once screened and enrolled in the study veterans will complete a brief demographics form, and three brief symptom screening questionnaires: Patient Health Questionnaire 9, Ten Item Personality Inventory, and the Death Anxiety Questionnaire. Participants then engage in the recorded interview during which they are provided with a brief story starter, as described above. In the story, a fic…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 65+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Veterans enrolled in VA care. * Age 65 or older. * Fluent in written and spoken English. Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitively impaired to the extent that patient cannot comprehend the survey.
Location
- Stratton VA Medical CenterAlbany, New York