Assessing peer support in prolonged exposure outcomes for veterans with betrayal traumas.

Key Points

• To assess the effectiveness and acceptability of peer support in prolonged exposure therapy for veterans facing betrayal traumas.
• Evaluated peer support combined with prolonged exposure therapy.
• Targeted veterans with negative prognostic factors like previous treatment dropout.
• Analyzed psychological outcomes related to betrayal traumas.
• Peer support was found to be effective and acceptable for veterans.
• Veterans previously at risk of dropping out showed improved outcomes.
• The findings suggest a promising replication in non-military populations.