Kristi E Pruiksma
Biographic Data
| ID | 1409733 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kristi E Pruiksma |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kristi E |
| FAMILY NAME | Pruiksma |
| SIGNATURE | PRUIKSMA K E |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6585-4670 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A pilot feasibility randomized clinical trial of a culturally adapted accelerated group treatment for posttraumatic stress, insomnia, and nightmares in firefighters
This study supports the efficacy of accelerated, integrated PTSD and sleep disorder treatment. To our knowledge, this is the first controlled study of a culturally adapted mental health intervention for firefighters. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved)
DSM-5 criterion-a-based trauma types in service members and veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder
Because of discrepancies between participant and assessor typologies, clinical researchers should use participants' ratings, and these should trump assessor judgment. Differences in pretreatment behavioral and mental health problems across some participant-endorsed trauma types partially support the validity of the participant ratings. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)
Launching a Competency-Based Training Program in Evidence-Based Treatments for PTSD
Predictors of treatment noninitiation, dropout, and response for cognitive behavioral therapy for trauma nightmares
Baseline symptom severity on constructs targeted in treatment are the best indicators of response. Treatment initiation appears to be more significant than dropout. Identifying reasons for treatment noninitiation is needed to maximize engagement. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved)
Randomized controlled trial to dismantle exposure, relaxation, and rescripting therapy (ERRT) for trauma-related nightmares
Findings indicate that ERRT with and without nightmare exposure and rescripting can significantly alleviate nightmares and related distress. The addition of nightmare exposure and rescription did not contribute incrementally to outcomes in this sample. It is possible that the dose of exposure was not sufficient to result in group differences or that the treatment components included in both conditions (i.e., psychoeducation about trauma, nightmar…
Residual sleep disturbances following PTSD treatment in active duty military personnel
Insomnia was found to be one of the most prevalent and persistent problems among service members receiving PTSD treatment. Nightmares were relatively more positively responsive to treatment. For some service members with PTSD, the addition of specific treatments targeting insomnia and/or nightmares may be indicated. (PsycINFO Database Record
A comparison of lifelong and posttrauma nightmares in a civilian trauma sample
Nightmares and sleep disturbances are thought to play a key role in the development of posttrauma problems. Research efforts have increased in an attempt to understand this association. The present study examined differences in nightmare characteristics, related psychopathology, treatment outcome, and trauma history among trauma-exposed individuals whose nightmares began before a traumatic event and those whose nightmares began after a traumatic …
A comparison of lifelong and posttrauma nightmares in a civilian trauma sample
Nightmares and sleep disturbances are thought to play a key role in the development of posttrauma problems. Research efforts have increased in an attempt to understand this association. The present study examined differences in nightmare characteristics, related psychopathology, treatment outcome, and trauma history among trauma-exposed individuals whose nightmares began before a traumatic event and those whose nightmares began after a traumatic …
A comparison of lifelong and posttrauma nightmares in a civilian trauma sample
Nightmares and sleep disturbances are thought to play a key role in the development of posttrauma problems. Research efforts have increased in an attempt to understand this association. The present study examined differences in nightmare characteristics, related psychopathology, treatment outcome, and trauma history among trauma-exposed individuals whose nightmares began before a traumatic event and those whose nightmares began after a traumatic …
Randomized controlled trial to dismantle exposure, relaxation, and rescripting therapy (ERRT) for trauma-related nightmares
Findings indicate that ERRT with and without nightmare exposure and rescripting can significantly alleviate nightmares and related distress. The addition of nightmare exposure and rescription did not contribute incrementally to outcomes in this sample. It is possible that the dose of exposure was not sufficient to result in group differences or that the treatment components included in both conditions (i.e., psychoeducation about trauma, nightmar…
Residual sleep disturbances following PTSD treatment in active duty military personnel
Insomnia was found to be one of the most prevalent and persistent problems among service members receiving PTSD treatment. Nightmares were relatively more positively responsive to treatment. For some service members with PTSD, the addition of specific treatments targeting insomnia and/or nightmares may be indicated. (PsycINFO Database Record
Predictors of treatment noninitiation, dropout, and response for cognitive behavioral therapy for trauma nightmares
Baseline symptom severity on constructs targeted in treatment are the best indicators of response. Treatment initiation appears to be more significant than dropout. Identifying reasons for treatment noninitiation is needed to maximize engagement. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved)
Launching a Competency-Based Training Program in Evidence-Based Treatments for PTSD
DSM-5 criterion-a-based trauma types in service members and veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder
Because of discrepancies between participant and assessor typologies, clinical researchers should use participants' ratings, and these should trump assessor judgment. Differences in pretreatment behavioral and mental health problems across some participant-endorsed trauma types partially support the validity of the participant ratings. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)
A pilot feasibility randomized clinical trial of a culturally adapted accelerated group treatment for posttraumatic stress, insomnia, and nightmares in firefighters
This study supports the efficacy of accelerated, integrated PTSD and sleep disorder treatment. To our knowledge, this is the first controlled study of a culturally adapted mental health intervention for firefighters. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Psychotherapist (4 works) · PsycINFO (4 works) · Sleep and related disorders (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · MEDLINE (3 works)