Social determinants of health associated with receipt of psychotherapy for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate associations between social determinants of health (SDoH, the conditions in which people live) and receipt of psychotherapy among Veterans …

A conceptual analysis of loneliness in military personnel and suggested directions of therapeutic intervention

Abstract: Loneliness is receiving more and more attention for being an important psychosocial contributor to the deterioration of quality of life, psychological well-being, onset …

A new chapter: Preparing soldiers for a successful retirement

Abstract: Soldiers are our Army's most important asset, and that doesn't change when they decide to retire. We have a duty to take care of our Soldiers and their families as they …

Abnormal serum albumin, alanine aminotransferase, and blood urea nitrogen are associated with higher risks for mechanical ventilation and in-hospital mortality in COVID-19 positive US Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Since the first reported case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), clinicians and scientists have been challenged to contrive ideal prevention, detection, …

Association between gliflozins use and outcomes in adults with sepsis: A multicenter retrospective cohort study among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Sodium-glucose-cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) improve cardiorenal outcomes in patients with diabetes, chronic heart failure or kidney disease, but their …

Association of social network size and attachment style with future suicide attempt among US Army soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Understanding the relationship of social support network (SSN) and attachment style to suicide attempt (SA) among US Army soldiers can inform prevention …

Canadian Armed Forces members' perspectives on health service transition prior to military release

Abstract: In Canada, military-to-civilian transition (MCT) involves transitioning from military to civilian primary care. This is an important but underexplored aspect of MCT. We …

Developing a weight management and metabolic health program to support patient-centred, effective, and efficient treatment for Veterans with overweight or obesity: Protocol for a quality improvement programme

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans Affairs Medical Centers offer multiple weight-loss treatments, including a comprehensive lifestyle intervention program (i.e., MOVE!), anti-obesity …

Development and validation of case-finding algorithms to identify periprosthetic joint infections after total hip arthroplasty in Veterans Health Administration data

Abstract: Purpose: To determine the positive predictive values (PPVs) of ICD-9- and ICD-10-based diagnostic coding algorithms to identify periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) …

Effects of perceived social support on the well-being of naval personnel: The chain-mediating effects of identity and job burnout

Abstract: Objective: To explore the mediating effects of identity and job burnout in the relationship between perceived social support and general wellbeing among naval personnel. …

End-user centered dissemination: Using co-design to advance evidence-based behavioral health practice in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background. The Veterans Health Administration (VA) implemented an evidence-based mental health program, the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program – Collaborative …

Evaluating Air Force personnel with higher body mass indexes by monitoring ambulatory blood pressure

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: It is possible that a single clinical blood pressure (BP) reading, as currently practiced in the Indian Air Force, may not be able to establish hypertensive …