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Promoting psychological health and overall wellness in female Veterans with military sexual trauma through complementary health interventions: A quality improvement project

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military sexual trauma (MST) has been associated with long-term negative outcomes such as increased rates of cardiovascular disease, post-traumatic stress …

Increasing primary care engagement among homeless-experienced Veterans following an emergency department visit: Qualitative insights from Los Angeles County

Abstract: Background: Homeless-experienced persons that present in the Emergency Department (ED) often fail to receive follow-up primary care. To inform implementation of a post-ED …

Non-cardiac perioperative mortality factors at a single urban Veterans Affairs medical center

Abstract: Background: The Veterans affairs (VA) surgical quality improvement program was established to evaluate the quality of VA surgical care to over nine million United States …

Racial and ethnic differences in prostate cancer epidemiology across disease states in the VA

Abstract: Importance: Prostate cancer (PC) care has evolved rapidly as a result of changes in prostate-specific antigen testing, novel imaging, and newer treatments. The impact of …

Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics associated with Veterans' digital needs

Abstract: Importance: Telehealth can expand access to care, but digital needs present barriers for some patients. Objective: To investigate sociodemographic and clinical …

Risk factors for adverse health in military and law enforcement personnel; an umbrella review

Abstract: Background: A better understanding of adverse health and underlying risk factors in the context of military and law enforcement is essential to developing future …

Outcomes of community-acquired acute kidney injury: A cohort study of US Veterans

Abstract: Background: Community-acquired acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) occurs outside of the hospital and is the most common form of AKI. CA-AKI is not well understood, which …

Prevalence and risk factors for Achilles tendon rupture in the military population from 2006 to 2015: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is a serious musculoskeletal injury that results in substantial functional decline, especially in highly physically demanding …

Use of mobile applications and mental health services among Veterans who received internet-connected tablets

Abstract: Objectives: Among Veterans Health Administration (VHA) patients receiving internet-connected tablets, we examined (1) app usage, (2) clusters of commonly used apps and …

Enrollment and retention outcomes from the Veterans Health Administration for a remote digital health study: Multisite observational study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Clinical trials of remote patient monitoring (RPM) technology are well-suited to remote studies, for which patients complete key procedures online. However, …

Receipt of smoking cessation medications and smoking abstinence among Veterans prescribed opioid analgesics with and without cannabis use

Abstract: About 25% of Veterans prescribed opioid analgesics report smoking tobacco. There are reciprocal relationships between tobacco use, chronic pain, and opioid use, including …

Tobacco use, cirrhosis, and age are predictors of readiness to change and continued drinking following brief alcohol intervention in Veterans

Abstract: Alcohol use disorder is prevalent within the Veterans Health System, especially in patients being seen in hepatology clinics, and needs a point-of-care strategy. A brief …