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Targeting problem-solving with a cognitive remediation intervention for suicide prevention in Veterans: A pilot study

Abstract: Despite research identifying cognitive deficits that are specific to individuals with major depressive disorder and a history of suicidal behavior (SB), no known study …

The impact of shared religious and military identity on clients’ perceptions of potential therapists

Abstract: Military service members and Veterans may be less likely to seek mental health services than other populations (Hoge et al., 2004). Two factors that may be particularly …

Combining machine learning and comparative effectiveness methodology to study primary care pharmacotherapy pathways for Veterans with depression

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To demonstrate an innovative method combining machine learning with comparative effectiveness research techniques and to investigate a hitherto unstudied …

An evidence map of the women Veterans' health literature, 2016 to 2023: A systematic review

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Women veterans are the fastest-growing veteran subpopulation in the US. Women veterans often experience military service-related health issues in addition to …

Barriers to health-seeking behaviors for females: From soldier to Veteran

Abstract: The disproportionate increase in suicide rates among female Veterans, particularly those not currently using Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA) care, has …

A root cause analysis of community-acquired pressure injuries in persons with spinal cord injuries

Abstract: Study Design: Multi-phase root cause analysis (RCA). Objectives: Determine the root cause of why veterans developed a novel CAPrI following the completion of the CAPP-FIT …

Examining homeless experienced Veterans’ perceived unsafety within integrated VA primary care settings: A structural equation modeling approach

Abstract: Background: Core challenges to primary care delivery for homeless-experienced patients include stigma, prolonged physiological and emotional stress, and a generalized …

Factors affecting bicultural stress surrounding mental health care for immigrant and generational American Veterans

Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate how bicultural stress is affected by generational status, military characteristics, care seeking behavior and mental health status …

Social role violations in a greedy institution: Gender, spouses' military status, and servicemembers' marital problems

Abstract: Due to social role expectations, individuals who work in "gender atypical" occupations (i.e., occupations primarily comprised of workers of a different gender) often face …

An iterative ROC procedure identifies white matter tracts diagnostic for traumatic brain injury: An exploratory analysis in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: ObjectiveMethodResultsConclusionsUnderstanding the pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is crucial for effectively managing care. Diffusion tensor imaging …

Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use among older Veterans with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) – a retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a deadly respiratory disease of older patients. IPF therapies (antifibrotics) are efficacious in slowing disease …

Four decades of HIV antibody screening in the U.S. military: A review of incidence and demographic trends, 1990-2024

Abstract: Despite significant efforts to further reduce HIV incidence, including the introduction and scaling of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in 2012, the repeal of the "Don't …