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Changes in patient-reported outcomes associated with receiving whole health in the Veteran Health Administration (VHA)’s National Demonstration Project

Abstract: Background: Whole Health (WH) is a patient-centered model of care being implemented by the Veterans Health Administration. Little is known about how use of WH services …

Long-term hearing loss after acute acoustic trauma in the French Military: A retrospective study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Acute acoustic trauma (AAT) is characterized by cochlea-vestibular signs following intense noise exposure, often caused by impulse noise. French military …

Military-related mild traumatic brain injury: clinical characteristics, advanced neuroimaging, and molecular mechanisms

Abstract: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a significant health burden among military service members. Although mTBI was once considered relatively benign compared to more …

A review of 75th Ranger Regiment battle-injured fatalities incurred during combat operations from 2001 to 2021

Abstract: Introduction: The 75th Ranger Regiment is an elite U.S. military special operations unit that conducted over 20 years of sustained combat operations. The Regiment has a …

Associations with prehospital antibiotic receipt among combat casualties with open wounds: A Department of Defense Trauma Registry study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Current Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) guidelines recommend antibiotic administration for all open wounds to prevent infection. We identified …

Factors associated with perioperative transfusions in Veterans

Abstract: Background: Private sector literature demonstrates an association between perioperative transfusions and poor clinical outcomes. Hemostatic agents, surgeon training, and …

Narratives of chronic pain from armed forces veterans

This PhD thesis explores the experiences of 14 veterans of the UK Armed Forces who live with chronic pain. While there is a wealth of data exploring chronic pain in Armed Forces …

Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and benefits of supplementation in Veterans with IBS-D

Abstract: Many veterans deployed to Gulf War areas suffer from persistent chronic diarrhea that is disabling and affects their quality of life. The causes for this condition have …

Cigarette smoking motives and stages of change in smoking cessation among Veterans: Differences by gender and sexual orientation

Abstract: PURPOSE: To examine differences across gender and sexual orientation in cigarette smoking motives and stages of change in smoking cessation among Veterans. DESIGN: …

Improving sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention from the bottom-up: a pilot of getting to outcomes in the US military

Abstract: While the Department of Defense (DoD) has given increased attention and priority to preventing sexual assault and sexual harassment (SA/SH), it remains a problem. To …

Opioid prescription clusters associated with early or unplanned military separation

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Early/unplanned military separation in Active Component U.S. service members can result in reduced readiness during periods of high-tempo combat and …

Construct validity of the electronic Veterans Affairs Frailty Index against clinician frailty assessment

Abstract: Background: Electronic frailty indices (eFIs) can expand measurement of frailty in research and practice and have demonstrated predictive validity in associations with …