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An innovative rehabilitation program for the veterans affairs post‐acute skilled nursing setting: Preliminary results

Abstract: Skilled nursing rehabilitative care plays a critical role in older adults' functional recovery impacting post‐discharge outcomes. Variations across post‐acute …

COVID-19 risk, attitudes and behaviour study (CRAB study): A knowledge, attitudes, and practise qualitative study of COVID-19 in the Royal Navy

Abstract: Outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2 onboard maritime platforms spread rapidly and have high attack rates. The aim of the COVID-19 Risk, Attitudes and Behaviour (CRAB) study was to …

Self-reported physical functioning, cardiometabolic health conditions, and health care utilization patterns in Million Veteran Program enrollees with Traumatic Brain Injury Screening and Evaluation Program data

Abstract: Background: Examining the health outcomes of veterans who have completed the United States Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA’s) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) …

Mediating role of dyadic satisfaction on social support and health outcomes in a sample of military family care-givers

Abstract: Military family caregivers (MFCs) may experience health-related challenges associated with their care-giving responsibilities. Perceived support from a spouse or partner …

Non-ventilator associated hospital acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) risk among hospitalized veterans before and during the covid-19 pandemic

Abstract: Background: Among hospitalized US Veterans, the rate of non-ventilator associated hospital acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) decreased between 2015 and 2020 then increased …

Rehabilitation Lessons from a Decade of Conflict

Abstract: Blast causes severe and complex injury patterns and significant rehabilitation challenges. By 2011/12, the peak of the Afghanistan conflict, complex trauma admissions …

The golden hour of casualty care: Rapid handoff to surgical team is associated with improved survival in war-injured U.S. service members

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine time from injury to initiation of surgical care and association with survival in US military casualties. BACKGROUND: Although the advantage of …

Adapting group CBT-I for telehealth-to-home with military Veterans in primary care

Abstract: Utilization of telehealth modalities to provide cognitive and behavioral therapies is rapidly increasing. Limitations to access to care can prohibit individuals from …

Characteristics of non-benzodiazepine sedative hypnotic use among combat injured U.S. service members with insomnia

Abstract: Objectives: There are currently no military studies on non-benzodiazepine sedative hypnotic (n-BSH) use among combat injured active-duty service members. There were three …

Characterizing patient attitudes and beliefs towards testosterone therapy in Veterans Affairs: A qualitative study

Abstract: We examined patient attitudes and beliefs and provider perspectives on patients' attitudes and beliefs towards testosterone therapy in Veterans Affairs (VA). We used a …

Diagnosing noise-induced hearing loss sustained during military service using deep neural networks

Abstract: The diagnosis of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is based on three requirements: a history of exposure to noise with the potential to cause hearing loss; the absence of …

Fitting a hearing aid on the better ear, worse ear, or both: Associations of hearing-aid fitting laterality with outcomes in a large sample of US Veterans

Abstract: Longitudinal electronic health records from a large sample of new hearing-aid (HA) recipients in the US Veterans Affairs healthcare system were used to evaluate …