Combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder: a case report using virtual reality graded exposure therapy with physiological monitoring with a female Seabee.
In this report we describe virtual reality graded exposure therapy (VRGET) for the treatment of combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In addition, we summarize the outcomes of a case study, from an Office Of Naval Research (ONR)-funded project of VRGET with an active duty female Seabee who completed three combat tours to Iraq. Details of the collaborative program involving this ONR-funded project at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) and Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton (NHCP) are also discussed.
Wood
Dennis Patrick
DP
Virtual Reality Medical Center, 6155 Cornerstone Court East, No. 210, San Diego, CA 92121, USA.
Webb-Murphy
Jennifer
J
Center
Kristy
K
McLay
Robert
R
Koffman
Robert
R
Johnston
Scott
S
Spira
James
J
Pyne
Jeffrey M
JM
Wiederhold
Brenda K
BK
D000328:Adult; D003130:Combat Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007171:Implosive Therapy; D054542:Iraq War, 2003-2011; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods*; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*