• Author: David R. Litke
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Treatment and life goals among Veterans with Gulf War illness

Abstract: Medically unexplained syndromes (MUS), also termed persistent physical symptoms, are both prevalent and disabling. Yet treatments for MUS are marked by high rates of …

Associations between risky alcohol use, disability, and problem-solving impairment among Veterans with Gulf War Illness: Secondary data analysis of a randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Objective: Gulf War Illness (GWI) and alcohol use are both major sources of disability among Gulf War Veterans. The goal of this secondary data analysis was to examine …

Veteran beliefs about the causes of gulf war illness and expectations for improvement

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Individuals' beliefs about the etiology of persistent physical symptoms (PPS) are linked to differences in coping style. However, it is unclear which …

Exploring the acceptability of behavioral interventions for veterans with persistent "medically unexplained" physical symptoms

Abstract: This study evaluated the factors that led to enrollment in, and satisfaction with, behavioral interventions for Veterans living with Gulf War Illness (GWI). One-on-one …