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Nurse staffing and Veteran outcomes in the Veterans Health Administration's community living centers

Abstract: The demand for nursing care is rising in the long-term care setting. Nurse staffing is a crucial measure linked to health care quality measure outcomes. To assess for …

RN-BSN curricula and Veteran care competencies: Recommendations for bridging gaps

Abstract: Nurses working in civilian healthcare environments are likely to provide care to a veteran on a regular basis and be unaware of their military history. Health impacts …

Load carrying walking test for the Special Operation Forces of the Army of the Czech Republic

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The subject of this study was the creation of a new type of laboratory walking stress test for the Special Forces of the Army of the Czech Republic. This …

Systemic lupus erythematosus initially presenting as acute motor and sensory axonal neuropathy variant of Guillain-Barre syndrome in a healthy active duty female

Abstract: Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is an acute monophasic immune-mediated polyradiculoneuropathy characterized by rapidly evolving ascending weakness, mild sensory loss, and …

Association of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia with Gulf War illness among Gulf War veterans

Abstract: Background: Approximately 30% of the 700 000 Gulf War veterans report a chronic symptom-based illness of varying severity referred to as Gulf War illness (GWI). Toxic …

Demographic representation in clinical trials sponsored by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Non-White racial and ethnic groups remain underrepresented in oncology clinical trials within the United States and face ongoing barriers to participation. Previous …

Eating disorder risk and common mental disorders in British servicewomen: A cross-sectional observational study

Abstract: PurposeServicewomen are at increased risk of common mental disorders compared with servicemen and their female civilian counterparts. The prevalence of eating disorder …

Trajectories of care and outcomes of Veterans receiving home-based primary care

Abstract: Background: Veterans Affairs (VA) home-based primary care (HBPC) provides comprehensive longitudinal care to patients with complex, chronic disabling disease. While …

Trajectories of care and outcomes of Veterans receiving home‐based primary care

Abstract: Background: Veterans Affairs (VA) home‐based primary care (HBPC) provides comprehensive longitudinal care to patients with complex, chronic disabling disease. While …

Association between patient-reported social and behavioral risks and health care costs in high-risk Veterans Health Administration patients

Abstract: Social risks complicate patients' ability to manage their conditions and access healthcare, but their association with health expenditures is not well established. To …

Prevalence of hyperacusis diagnosis in Veterans who use VA healthcare

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The primary objective was to estimate the prevalence of hyperacusis diagnosis in treatment-seeking Veterans, paying attention to when it is diagnosed in …

Combat deployed service members by blast TBI and service separation status 5-years post-deployment: Comparison of cognitive, neurobehavioral, and psychological profiles of those who left vs. those still serving

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Longitudinal research regarding the pre- and post-separation experience has been relatively limited, despite its potential as a major life transition. …