Oliver K. 2023 | BASIS Independent Brooklyn
- Project Title: AP Research: Soldiers and Stallions: A Quantitative Research Screener on PTSD Equine Treatment
- BASIS Independent Advisor: Mr. Hirsch
- Internship Location: GallopNYC/Endeavors Stables
- Onsite Mentor: Dianne Garcia
AP Research
This project, in partnership with the Wounded Warrior Foundation, will identify which combination of variables and markers are the strongest predictors of which veterans with PTSD would benefit most from equine-assisted therapy, in addition to existing traditional PTSD therapies, and from which type (THR or EAGALA)? Can this be codified to improve and amplify results of equine-assisted therapy randomized control trials?
My Posts
Week 7: Attempting To Expand The Screener Tool
June 16, 2023
Hi Everyone, Although my AP Research project is now completed, the screener can’t be validated as a clinical screener tool that mental health professionals and researchers can use due to the limited data and method of administration. To better expand my screener tool, I will continue to work with the Wounded Warrior Foundation but until […]
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Week 8: Preparing For In-School AP Research Presentation
June 16, 2023
Hi Everyone, Even though AP Research students are finished with our AP Research presentations, I still am updating my presentation in order to add more information about how the Wounded Warrior project will aid my screener. In addition, the Wounded Warrior project has informed me that while they won’t be able to implement my screener […]
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Week 9: Implementation Of PCL-5 For Future Research
June 16, 2023
Hi Everyone, Due to limitations of my screener: Does Not Capture Veterans Who May Not Have Been Diagnosed With PTSD Does Not Capture Severity Of PTSD Does Not Capture Time Between Diagnosis And Treatment Effect Of Self-Administration Vs. Clinician-Administration Veterans Underrepresented In SurveyMonkey Panel (7% Vs 10%) Veterans May Be Hesitant To Discuss PTSD With […]
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Week 10: Future Research (Continued)
June 16, 2023
Future research should be conducted between the two different types of EAT: PATH and EAGALA. Due to their differences in treatment approach, it may benefit veterans in different ways. Potentially, I can see recommending PATH/therapeutic riding for vets who are extremely uncomfortable talking, and EAGALA for those not ready for the level of talking and […]
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