• Author: Shannon R. Miles
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Rehabilitation outcomes of service members and Veterans with mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: We sought to examine changes in mild-to-moderate TBI-related symptoms among service members and veterans (SM/Vs) following participation in a 5-site inpatient …

Long-term clinical outcomes associated with the Veterans Health Administration's traumatic brain injury and mental health screens

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Examine if the mandated Veterans Affairs traumatic brain injury (TBI) screen is associated with long-term postconcussive symptoms as compared to how the …

Detecting mild traumatic brain injury after combat deployment: Agreement between Veterans Health Administration clinical system and limbic-cenc research protocol

Abstract: Identifying historical mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is important for many clinical care reasons; however, diagnosing mild TBI is inherently challenging and utility …

Testing a novel trauma-informed treatment for anger and aggression following military-related betrayal: Design and methodology of a clinical trial

Abstract: Introduction: Difficulty controlling anger is a common postdeployment problem in military personnel. Chronic and unregulated anger can lead to inappropriate aggression …

The impact of non-pain factors on pain interference among U.S. service members and Veterans with symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: U.S. Service members and Veterans (SM/V) experience elevated rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic pain, and other non-pain symptoms. However, the role of …

The impact of non-pain factors on pain interference among US service members and Veterans with symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: U.S. Service members and Veterans (SM/V) experience elevated rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic pain, and other non-pain symptoms. However, the role of …

Applying the PTSD checklist-civilian and PTSD checklist for DSM-5 crosswalk in a traumatic brain injury sample: A Veterans Affairs traumatic brain injury model systems study

Abstract: This study evaluates the use of the crosswalk between the PTSD Checklist-Civilian (PCL-C) and PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) designed by Moshier et al. (2019) in a …

Mental health treatment utilization patterns among 108,457 Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans with depression

Abstract: People with depression often underutilize mental health care. This study was conceived as a first step toward a clinical decision support tool that helps identify …

Long noncoding RNA VLDLR-AS1 levels in serum correlate with combat-related chronic mild traumatic brain injury and depression symptoms in US Veterans

Abstract: More than 75% of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are mild (mTBI) and military service members often experience repeated combat-related mTBI. The chronic comorbidities …

Chronicity of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms following traumatic brain injury: A comparison of special operators and conventional forces

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Special Operations Forces (SOF) have become the solution to many of the United States military challenges due to their ability to conduct time sensitive, …

Alternative Structure Models of the Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Needs Survey: A Veterans Affairs TBI Model Systems Study

Abstract: The study objective was to explore the factor structure of the Rehabilitation Needs Survey (RNS). Study design was secondary analysis of observational cohort study who …

Hyperarousal symptoms linger after successful PTSD treatment in active duty military

Abstract: Objective: Evidence-based psychotherapies are efficacious at reducing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, but military and veteran samples improve less than …