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Association between PTSD and health-related social needs in US Veterans: An NLP analysis using Veterans Health Administration data

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) significantly impacts US Veterans' well-being by potentially exacerbating health-related social needs (HRSN). This study …

Inaccurate disclosure of suicidal thoughts during population-based suicide risk screening in primary care in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Prior research suggests that disclosure of suicidal thoughts in healthcare settings may be low. OBJECTIVES: Describe frequency of self-reported inaccurate …

Lifetime opioid exposure and neurocognitive performance among a sample of combat Veterans with and without mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) may have a heightened risk of neurocognitive impairment and early onset of neurodegenerative diseases. …

Diagnosis of alcohol use disorder and deaths related to alcohol, drug overdose, or suicide among post-9/11 active duty service members and Veterans following traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) is known, but the extent of TBI's role in developing AUD remains unclear. …

Mental health care utilization following a new positive PTSD screen in primary care in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Although there is an active screening program for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) primary care clinics and empirically …

Receipt of medications for opioid use disorder among rural and urban Veterans Health Administration patients

Abstract: Aim: We examined differences in medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) receipt between rural and urban veteran patients following initiatives within the US Department …

Mental health care utilization following a new positive PTSD screen in primary care in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Although there is an active screening program for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) primary care clinics and empirically …

Blast exposure, tinnitus, hearing loss, and postdeployment quality of life in U.S. Veterans: A longitudinal analysis

Abstract: Objective: Examine the association between military blast exposure and functional status among veterans with a focus on functional disability as a proxy for quality of …

Lifetime psychotropic medication use among service members and Veterans with and without history of mild traumatic brain injury: A pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: Military Service Members, Veterans, and other patient populations who experience traumatic brain injury (TBI) may have increased risk of early …

Improving access to buprenorphine for rural Veterans in a learning health care system

Abstract: Objective: To describe a learning health care system research process designed to increase buprenorphine prescribing for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) in …

County characteristics and veteran suicide in the United States, 2011-2018

Abstract: Introduction: Few studies have examined county-level hotspots of veteran suicide and associated place-based contributors, limiting development of targeted community-level …

Gender differences in risk and resilience for suicidal thoughts and behaviors: a national longitudinal survey study of United States Veterans with a recent suicide attempt

Abstract: Background: This study reports on gender differences in psychosocial symptoms and suicidal thoughts and behaviors from the first longitudinal, national survey of veterans …