• Author: Katherine E. Miller
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Providers' use and perceived benefits and barriers of delivering cognitive behavioral therapy for nightmares (CBT-N) to Veterans

Abstract: Training and consultation in cognitive behavioral therapy for nightmares (CBT-N) were introduced for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) providers to reduce the …

Home- and community-based service use among Veterans: The national landscape

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Veteran population is aging rapidly, with already higher rates of disability compared to non-Veteran peers. Consequently, demand for home- and …

Ecological momentary assessment of daily affect, stress, and nightmare reports among combat-exposed Veterans

Abstract: Research primarily in civilian samples supports bidirectional relations between daytime factors and trauma-related nightmare (TRN) reports. This study tested the …

Initiation and persistence of antipsychotic medications at hospital discharge among community-dwelling Veterans with dementia

Abstract: Objectives: Adults with dementia are frequently prescribed antipsychotic medications despite concerns that risks outweigh benefits. Understanding conditions where …

Identifying predictors of the amount of veteran participation in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in the Veterans Affairs health care system

Abstract: Insomnia is a prevalent and negatively impactful disorder among veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has committed significant resources to the development …

Neighborhood disadvantage is associated with sleep disturbance in a sample of trauma-exposed veterans

Abstract: Objectives: This study examined associations among neighborhood disadvantage, all-night respiratory sinus arrhythmia, fear of sleep, nightmare frequency, and sleep …

Systematic identification of family caregivers in health systems: Proposed solutions from a caregiver‐focused research study

Abstract: Patient electronic health records (EHR) were not built to identify family caregivers (hereafter “caregivers”). New policies such as the CARE1 and RAISE2 Acts …

Are Communities Ready? Assessing Providers’ Practices, Attitudes, and Knowledge About Military Personnel

Abstract: One potential barrier to helping returning military personnel and their families is a lack of community providers skilled to help these groups. Although capacity and …