Assessing the Efficacy of Using the PTSD Coach Mobile Application for Managing PTSD Symptoms: Results Using the PCL-5 Screening Tool

Background: Patients with psychiatric concerns primarily present in primary care settings before seeking a mental health provider. During Covid-19 mental health concerns increased requiring primary care to adapt new multidisciplinary interventions to assist patients. Hypothesis: Participants that use the PTSD Coach App for 30 days will have reduced PCL-5 follow-up scores compared to their intake. Methods: Patients were recruited from a family medicine office, where providers identified eligible patients. The PCL-5 was administered initially, then an app intervention was provided for Results: The study observed a decrease in average PCL scores from baseline, suggesting the app's potential as a PTSD management tool. Conclusions: Limitations included a small sample size and patient attrition. Future research should address barriers to participation and retention and include a comprehensive analysis of demographic data.