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Area deprivation, fragmented care, and colectomy case acuity in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Colectomy for benign or malignant disease may be elective, urgent, or emergent. Data suggest successively worse outcomes for nonelective colectomy. Limited …

Characteristics of lateral clavicle fractures treated with coracoclavicular ligament repair or reconstruction in a military population

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Lateral clavicle fractures comprise a minority of all clavicle fractures and are associated with high rates of nonunion when managed nonoperatively. Various …

Every-other-day iron supplementation in male Veterans with iron deficiency anaemia

Abstract: Background: Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is prevalent in the male veteran population and requires iron replacement. Current data on alternate-day dosing for oral iron …

Factors associated with life satisfaction among Veterans enrolled in the Healthy Aging Project-Brain (HAP-B) psychoeducational class

Abstract: Healthy Aging Project-Brain (HAP-B) is a novel clinical psychoeducation offering developed to encourage engagement in activities associated with successful aging. HAP-B …

The core competency model for military (CCM-M): A suicide prevention training approach for working with military populations

Abstract: Suicide remains a pressing problem for the United States military. Recent federal efforts espoused best suicide prevention clinical guidelines and policy-focused …

A pilot study of twice-weekly group-based written exposure therapy for Veterans in residential substance use treatment: Effects on PTSD and depressive symptoms

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is highly comorbid with substance use disorders (SUDs), resulting in high prevalence of PTSD among individuals in …

Incorporating structured and unstructured data sources to identify and characterize hereditary cancer testing among Veterans with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Abstract: Purpose: This study introduces an integrated approach using structured and unstructured data from an electronic health record to identify and characterize patient …

Reaching Veterans with cooccurring mental health conditions through the VA whole health system of care

Abstract: Objective: To examine the extent to which the Veterans Health Administration Whole Health System of Care (VA Whole Health) has reached Veterans with multiple mental …

The impact of Reich’s vegetotherapy on emotional regulation and postural balance in military personnel: A non-pharmacological approach to combat stress

Abstract: Military operations subject soldiers to intense stress, which can adversely affect both their emotional regulation and physical balance. This study examines the …

The interaction between alcohol misuse and belongingness on suicidal ideation among military personnel

Abstract: Previous research suggests a high prevalence of suicidal ideation among military personnel. Suicidal ideation is associated with suicide attempts and death. This study …