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Lower comorbidity scores and severity levels in Veterans Health Administration hospitals: a cross-sectional study

Abstract: Background: Previous studies found that documentation of comorbidities differed when Veterans received care within versus outside Veterans Health Administration (VHA). …

Prospective memory performance in Veterans with and without histories of mild traumatic brain injury: effect of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε4 genotype

Abstract: Objective: Identifying factors that moderate cognitive outcomes following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is crucial. Prospective memory (PM) is a cognitive domain of …

A pilot project to test the feasibility of automated text messaging to collect multi-day patient-reported outcomes related to pain interference after total joint arthroplasty in Veterans

Abstract: Acute postoperative pain trajectories may differ between surgical procedures and individuals who undergo the same procedure. To date, clinical measurement of acute pain …

Beyond the finish line

Abstract: Forces in Mind Trust’s mission is that all ex-Service persons and their families make a successful and sustainable transition to civilian life, a principle closely …

Lifetime prevalence and correlates of colorectal cancer screening among low-income U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated healthcare system in the U.S. While preventive healthcare services are high priority in the …

Needs for successful engagement in telemedicine among rural older US Veterans and their caregivers: qualitative study

Abstract: Background: Telemedicine is an important option for rural older adults who often must travel far distances to clinics or forgo essential care. In 2014, the Geriatric …

Risk of dementia in Korean Vietnam War Veterans

Abstract: Background: The number of cases of all types of dementia is increasing, and a significant increase in prevalence has been noted among veterans. Evidence of an association …

Missed opportunities for treatment of inflammatory arthritis and factors associated with non-treatment: An observational cohort study in United States Veterans with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis

Abstract: Objective: To identify factors associated with non-treatment with biologic and non-biologic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) during the 12 months after …

Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in women of the Czech Republic Armed Forces: A cross-sectional pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are an everlasting health issue globally. The military environment is recognised as a high-risk setting. Human …

Associations between Veterans Health Administration nursing home star ratings and quality end of life care

Abstract: Outcomes: 1. Describe gaps in five-star quality rating system in measuring nursing home end-of-life care quality. 2. Identify two areas for improvement and/or active …

Care ally-assisted massage for veterans with chronic neck pain: TOMCATT results

Abstract: Purpose: Chronic neck pain (CNP) is prevalent and challenging to treat. Despite evidence of massage's effectiveness for CNP, multiple accessibility barriers exist. The …

Health impacts of war: case studies of New Zealand Veterans of the First World War

Abstract: Aim: Armed conflict remains a tragic feature of the modern world and so it is necessary to continue to study its health impacts. Even the study of historical conflicts is …