• Theme: Physical Health
Clear all

Prevalence and characteristics of Veterans with severe hearing loss: A descriptive study

Abstract: Hearing loss is common among Veterans, and extensive hearing care resources are prioritized within the Veterans Administration (VA). Severe hearing loss poses unique …

PTSD moderates the association between subjective cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers in older Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and subjective cognitive decline (SCD) are independent risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia, but the …

Reductions in PTSD severity precede reductions in pain intensity among Veterans receiving intensive treatment

Abstract: Objective: Chronic pain often co-occurs with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The mutual maintenance hypothesis proposes that there may be shared underlying …

An integrative review of military sexual trauma in women Veterans: Understanding experiences and impacts

Abstract: This is a focused review of the most current publications and direct experiences of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) among veteran women and the lasting impact on this …

Diagnostic discordance, uncertainty, and treatment ambiguity in community-acquired pneumonia: A national cohort study of 115 U.S. Veterans Affairs hospitals

Abstract: Background: Evidence-based practice in community-acquired pneumonia often assumes an accurate initial diagnosis. Objective: To examine the evolution of pneumonia …

Organizational and patient factors associated with positive primary care experiences for Veterans with current or recent homelessness

Objective: To identify organizational service features associated with positive patient ratings of primary care within primary care clinics tailored to accommodate persons with …

Outcomes of a 1-year pilot study implementing universal hepatitis delta virus testing among Veterans with chronic hepatitis B

Abstract: Current US guidelines recommend risk-based testing for hepatitis delta virus (HDV) in persons with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). While there is debate as to whether a …

Poor sleep and decreased cortical thickness in Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Background: Poor sleep quality has been associated with changes in brain volume among veterans, particularly those who have experienced mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) …

Racial disparities in prosthesis abandonment and mobility outcomes after lower limb amputation from a dysvascular etiology in a Veteran population

Abstract: Background: Non-Hispanic Black (NHB) individuals have higher rates of amputation and increased risk of a transfemoral amputation due to dysvascular disease than …

Relationships between applied mindfulness practice, chronic pain, and pain-related functioning in Veterans

Abstract: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been shown to improve chronic pain and associated conditions like depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders. However, there is …

Longitudinal changes in dietary supplement use among United States military personnel: The US military dietary supplement use study

Abstract: Previous studies investigating temporal changes in dietary supplement (DS) use have used representative samples but have not followed the same cohort over time. This …

Assessing knowledge, counseling, and referral patterns regarding fertility preservation before gonadotoxic treatments among physicians in the military health system

Abstract: Purpose: We sought to evaluate physicians' baseline knowledge of fertility preservation services available to patients with a cancer diagnosis within the military health …