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  • Author: Neil B. Alexander
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Cognitive impairment highly prevalent and associated with reduced physical function in older Veteran clinical exercise program

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate cognition at entry into the Gerofit program and its association with physical function. DESIGN: Retrospective observational cross-sectional design. …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Cognitive impairment highly prevalent & associated with reduced physical function in older Veteran community clinical exercise program

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate cognition at entry into the Gerofit program and its association with physical function. Design: Retrospective observational cross-sectional design. …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

A pilot home-telehealth program to enhance functional ability, physical performance, and physical activity in older adult Veterans post-hospital discharge

Abstract: Purpose: To test a pilot home-telehealth program to enhance functional ability, physical performance, and objective physical activity in Veterans after hospital …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Outcomes of a remotely delivered complementary and integrative health partnered intervention to improve chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms: randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Nonpharmacological interventions for veterans are needed to help them manage chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Complementary and …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed

Self-administered acupressure for veterans with chronic back pain: Study design and methodology of a type 1 hybrid effectiveness implementation randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Chronic low back pain is prevalent and disabling in Veterans, but effective pain management is challenging. Clinical practice guidelines emphasize multimodal pain …

Physical Health Peer reviewed