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Association between traumatic brain injury and depression stratified by Veteran status: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey

Abstract: Globally, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality, with increased incidence reported among veterans. In this study, we explored …

Geospatial estimates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempt prevalence in the U.S. Veteran population (2022)

Abstract: Background: Veteran suicide remains a major public health concern; rates increased 64.3% from 2001 to 2022 and substantial geospatial variation exists, with state-level …

An introduction to measurement-based care: Scientific literature and implementation in military and Veteran care systems

Abstract: Measurement-based care (MBC) is an evidence-based practice in which patient-reported process and outcome data are routinely and systematically collected to track …

Attitudes towards mammography among rural-residing women Veterans overdue for breast cancer screening

Abstract: Introduction: Breast cancer screening enables the use of earlier treatment options and contributes to decreased mortality, however, there are urban-rural screening …

Beyond trauma: The influence of spiritual struggles on suicide risk in post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and moral injury often struggle with their spirituality and/or religion (S/R) in ways that hinder recovery …

Development of a surveillance system to identify incidence of evictions among patients in Veterans Affairs medical centers across the United States

Abstract: Evictions are a major social and public health concern in the United States. The development of Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies allows for analysis of …

Long-term outcomes of single-dose psilocybin for U.S. military Veterans with severe treatment-resistant depression - 12-month data from an open-label pilot study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: One-third of Veterans with major depressive disorder suffer from treatment-resistant depression (TRD). This is the first study to evaluate the long-term …

Long-term outcomes of single-dose psilocybin for U.S. military Veterans with severe treatment-resistant depression – 12-month data from an open-label pilot study

Abstract: Background: One-third of Veterans with major depressive disorder suffer from treatment-resistant depression (TRD). This is the first study to evaluate the long-term …

Measurement invariance of the PTSD checklist for the DSM-5 (PCL-5) in a Veteran sample

Abstract: The PTSD checklist for the DSM-5 (PCL-5) is among the most widely used measures of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Although its psychometrics are well …

Optimizing transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation parameters for sleep and autonomic function in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder with or without mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Study Objectives: Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) has emerged as a potential therapeutic intervention for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), yet optimal …

Payment source shift for surgical care among Veterans enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: There is growing concern that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are shifting the costs of care to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for veterans dually …

Randomized controlled trial of weight management versus weight management with concurrent cognitive-behavioral therapy for binge-eating disorder in US Veterans with high weight

Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective Method Results Discussion To determine the effectiveness of adding a brief psychological eating‐disorder treatment (CBT) to weight management for …