• Author: Kelly M. Reavis
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Hearing loss, health outcomes, and health behavior differences between active duty service members and recently separated Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The health disparities and health-related behaviors between Active Duty Service Members (ADSM) and Veterans are poorly understood. Our study aims to compare …

Sleep quality of service members and Veterans with and without reports of dizziness

Abstract:Background: Military duty may place Service members and Veterans at an increased risk of experiencing dizziness. Individuals with dizziness report poor sleep quality as …

Sleep quality of service members and Veterans with and without reports of dizziness

Abstract: Background: Military duty may place Service members and Veterans at an increased risk of experiencing dizziness. Individuals with dizziness report poor sleep quality as …

Prevalence of unilateral, asymmetric, and bilateral tinnitus in military personnel and its impact on disability

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aims to describe the prevalence of unilateral, asymmetric, and bilateral tinnitus by severity of tinnitus across hearing sensitivity within the …

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 …

Military and nonmilitary TBI associations with hearing loss and self-reported hearing difficulty among active-duty service members and Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Identify associations between self-reported history of military and nonmilitary traumatic brain injury (TBI) on hearing loss and hearing difficulty from the …

Prevalence and risk factors of self-reported dizziness in post-9/11 service members and Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Dizziness is prevalent in the general population, but little is known about its prevalence in the U.S. military population. Dizziness is commonly associated …

Prevalence of hyperacusis diagnosis in Veterans who use VA healthcare

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The primary objective was to estimate the prevalence of hyperacusis diagnosis in treatment-seeking Veterans, paying attention to when it is diagnosed in …

Associations Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Severity of Tinnitus-Related Functional Impairment Among US Military Veterans: A National, Population-Based Study

Abstract: Objective: To describe associations between a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the severity of tinnitus-related functional impairment among a national, …

The impact of tinnitus severity on work functioning among US. Military Veterans with tinnitus

Abstract: Tinnitus is highly prevalent among military Veterans. Severe tinnitus can be associated with negative impacts on daily life. Veterans with severe tinnitus may also have …

History of tinnitus research at the VA National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR), 1997–2021: Studies and key findings

Abstract: The Veterans Affairs (VA) Rehabilitation Research & Development (RR&D) National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR) was first funded by the RR&D Service …

The influence of tinnitus and hearing loss on the functional status of military Service members and Veterans

Abstract: This study evaluated the influence of tinnitus and hearing loss on the functional status of military Service members and Veterans. Participants completed audiologic …