title: A cluster randomized controlled trial to determine the efficacy of Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) in a military population.
abstract: Trauma Risk Management is a peer-support program that aims to promote help-seeking in the aftermath of traumatic events. Prior to its implementation, the British military conducted a randomized controlled trial of Trauma Risk Management against standard care in 12 warships; 6 were randomized to use Trauma Risk Management after collecting baseline measurements. Follow up after 12-18 months found no significant change in psychological health or stigma scores in either group; however, the studied vessels only encountered low numbers of critical incidents. Additionally, measurements of organizational functioning were modestly better in the Trauma Risk Management ships. The authors conclude that within organizations using Trauma Risk Management may be beneficial and may, in time, lead to a valuable cultural shift.
authors.affiliation: Academic Centre for Defence Mental Health, King's College London and Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK.
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Greenberg
authors.forename: Victoria
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Langston
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Everitt
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Iversen
authors.forename: Nicola T
authors.initials: NT
authors.lastname: Fear
authors.forename: Norman
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wessely
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016000:Cluster Analysis; D003130:Combat Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D009326:Naval Medicine; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology; D010379:Peer Group; D011287:Prejudice; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012308:Risk Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012944:Social Support; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006113:United Kingdom; D055815:Young Adult