Evaluation of the H.O.O.V.E.S. Healing Intensives Program

BEHAVIORAL

H.O.O.V.E.S. Healing Intensives

"H.O.O.V.E.S. is a private, donor-supported charity dedicated to providing fully-funded, \[4\]-day, non-clinical healing intensives for veterans, their families and caregivers, and first responders across the nation who are seeking recovery from service-connected stress." 1 References 1\. Home. HOOVES for Vets. Accessed January 24, 2024. https://www.hooves.us/.

Mean Difference in AAQII pre- to post-session and pre- to post-intervention

Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 years

AAQII is a 10-item measure that assesses psychological flexibility, with higher values indicating greater psychological inflexibility. The aim is to assess for statistically significant changes pre- to post session (1 day = a session) and pre- to post-intervention using paired t-test as well as ANCOVA adjusting for the significant demographic or diagnostic covariates.

Mean Difference in PANAS pre- to post-session and pre- to post-intervention

Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 years

PANAS measures short-term positive and negative emotions. The aim is to assess for statistically significant changes pre- to post session (1 day = a session) and pre- to post-intervention using paired t-test as well as ANCOVA adjusting for the significant demographic or diagnostic covariates.

Mean Difference in STAI pre- to post-session and pre- to post-intervention

Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 years

The STAI tracks the symptoms of anxiety, and the total score ranges from 20 to 80. The aim is to assess for statistically significant changes pre- to post session (1 day = a session) and pre- to post-intervention using paired t-test as well as ANCOVA adjusting for the significant demographic or diagnostic covariates.

Mean Difference in PCL pre- to post-session and pre- to post-intervention

Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 years

PCL measures PTSD symptoms. The total PCL score can range from 17 to 85, with higher values indicating greater PTSD symptoms. The aim is to assess for statistically significant changes pre- to post session (1 day = a session) and pre- to post-intervention using paired t-test as well as ANCOVA adjusting for the significant demographic or diagnostic covariates.

Mean Difference in BDI pre- to post-session and pre- to post-intervention

Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 years

The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) measures depressive symptoms, with higher values indicating greater depressive symptoms. The aim is to assess for statistically significant changes pre- to post session (1 day = a session) and pre- to post-intervention using paired t-test as well as ANCOVA adjusting for the significant demographic or diagnostic covariates.

Mean Difference in PTGI pre- to post-session and pre- to post-intervention

Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 years

The Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) examines the post-trauma growth using 21 items. The aim is to assess for statistically significant changes pre- to post session (1 day = a session) and pre- to post-intervention using paired t-test as well as ANCOVA adjusting for the significant demographic or diagnostic covariates.

Mean Difference in B-SCS pre- to post-session and pre- to post-intervention

Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 years

The Brief Suicide Cognitions Scale (B-SCS) assesses the suicide risk. The aim is to assess for statistically significant changes pre- to post session (1 day = a session) and pre- to post-intervention using paired t-test as well as ANCOVA adjusting for the significant demographic or diagnostic covariates.

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