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How effectively does CBT-I address the traumatic and functional causes of insomnia and sleep disturbance in Veterans?

Abstract: Cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) continues to be recommended as the first-line treatment for an increasing number of Veterans seeking help for …

Clearing Away Past Wreckage: A Constructivist Grounded Theory of Identity and Mental Health Access by Female Veterans

Abstract: Women Veterans are the largest veteran population yet have significant mental health disparities, greater than both civilian women and veteran men. This article used …

Lifetime Prevalence of Respiratory Diseases and Exposures Among Veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans: Results From the National Health Study for a New Generation of U.S. Veterans

The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of respiratory exposures and the association between respiratory exposures and respiratory disease among veterans …

Nutritional knowledge in British Army recruits during basic training

Abstract: Background: Appropriate nutritional intake is essential to optimise both general health and performance in military recruits. General nutritional knowledge is a …

Recruitment of women veterans into suicide prevention research: Improving response rates with enhanced recruitment materials and multiple survey modalities

Abstract: Women veterans (WV) are the fastest growing veteran subpopulation and recognized to be at increased risk for suicide compared with civilians. Improving engagement (e.g., …

Dental Care Utilization among Veterans by Smoking Status

Given the critical importance of dental care utilization among veterans and the overall health consequences of tobacco use in all populations, the purpose of this research is to …

Evaluating the Impact of Dental Care on Housing Intervention Program Outcomes Among Homeless Veterans

In this study, the authors examined the impact of dental care on outcomes among homeless veterans discharged from a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) transitional housing …

Latent Classes of PTSD Symptoms in Veterans Undergoing Residential PTSD Treatment

Although most veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health system are treated for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the outpatient setting, the VA has …

Post-traumatic stress disorder is associated with a higher rate of polypectomy independent of an increased frequency of colonoscopy in Australian veterans: a retrospective review

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with extensive physical comorbidities, including lower …

Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention in a Representative Sample of Veterans Receiving Primary Care Services

Abstract: Aims: Unhealthy alcohol use is common among adults, and in particular, Veterans. Routine alcohol screening followed by brief intervention is recommended and considered a …

An Evidence Map of the Women Veterans' Health Research Literature (2008-2015)

Abstract: Background: Women comprise a growing proportion of Veterans seeking care at Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare facilities. VA initiatives have accelerated changes in …

Family Perceptions of Quality of End-of-Life Care for Veterans with Advanced CKD

Abstract: Little is known about the quality of end-of-life care for patients with advanced Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The authors describe the relationship between patterns of …