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Payment source shift for surgical care among Veterans enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: There is growing concern that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are shifting the costs of care to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for veterans dually …

Randomized controlled trial of weight management versus weight management with concurrent cognitive-behavioral therapy for binge-eating disorder in US Veterans with high weight

Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective Method Results Discussion To determine the effectiveness of adding a brief psychological eating‐disorder treatment (CBT) to weight management for …

Long-term outcomes of single-dose psilocybin for U.S. military Veterans with severe treatment-resistant depression - 12-month data from an open-label pilot study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: One-third of Veterans with major depressive disorder suffer from treatment-resistant depression (TRD). This is the first study to evaluate the long-term …

Examining the lived cultural experiences of Veterans at military friendly community colleges: A narrative inquiry

Abstract:Military veterans represent a unique community college demographic with a powerful cultural background that informs their approaches to learning, campus interactions, and …

Exploring ibogaine/5-MeO-DMT as treatment for the relief of PTSD symptoms in Veterans

Abstract:This study examines the use of ibogaine followed by 5-MeO-DMT for treating PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in special operations veterans, focusing on the subjective …

Exploring the interplay of military experience and agile mindset in software development

Abstract:Agile software development prioritizes adaptability, collaboration, and iterative learning (Beck et al., 2001; Highsmith, 2009), yet little research examines how …

Evaluation of anal cancer screening practices among a national cohort of Veterans with HIV

Abstract: BACKGROUND: When available, anal cytology is used for initial anal cancer screening, whereas diagnostic histology is typically performed after abnormal cytology or in …

Understanding the gap of communication disconnection for terminally and chronically ill older Veterans

Abstract: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the dissemination of information given to terminally and chronically ill older adult veterans. These veterans …

Clinical and health care resource use outcomes associated with resistance to antiretroviral therapy among Veterans with HIV

Abstract: Background: This study evaluated clinical and economic outcomes associated with antiretroviral therapy (ART) resistance among people with HIV (PWH) within a nationally …

Treatment and disease-specific survival differences among Veterans with Merkel cell carcinoma

Abstract:The Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care to over 9 million individuals annually.1 Prior studies …

Acute respiratory distress syndrome in active duty service members: Rare and lethal

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is associated with significant mortality and long-term morbidity, often preventing survivors from returning to …

A qualitative assessment of pelvic floor physical therapy experiences for women Veterans in VHA care

Abstract: Background: Nearly 25% of women experience pelvic floor disorders, for which pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) is a first-line treatment. Within the Veterans Health …