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Associations between physiological indicators of cochlear deafferentation and listening effort in military Veterans with normal audiograms

Abstract: Cochlear synaptopathy, a type of cochlear deafferentation that impacts the synapses between the inner hair cells and the afferent auditory nerve fibers, is predicted to …

Combat Veteran mental health outcomes after short-term counseling services

Abstract: Combat veterans suffer from elevated rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and generalized anxiety relative to the general population and other …

More than a score: Evaluating military Veterans' success when applying to medical school

Abstract: Due to the inherent nature of service in both military and medical careers, some veterans are drawn to medicine after completing military service. However, there are …

Occupational therapists' insights on family involvement in videoconferencing-based home assessments and modifications in the Veterans Health Administration: a descriptive qualitative study

Abstract: Importance: Collaboration between occupational therapists and family caregivers is essential during home assessments and modifications. The shift to …

Understanding the intersectionality of the rural Hispanic/Latino Veteran population: A scoping review of health-related challenges

Abstract: IntroductionObjectiveMethodsResultsConclusionsThe rural Veteran population is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse, with Hispanic/Latino (H/L) Veterans …

Temporal trends in opioid-related care and pain among Veterans at the end of life

Abstract: Context: In response to the opioid crisis, federal guidelines were implemented, including the Veterans Health Administration's (VA) Opioid Safety Initiative in 2013. The …

U.S. Veterans’ reintegration challenges: Policies, impacts, and reforms

Abstract: This paper provides a comprehensive examination of U.S. veterans’ reintegration challenges in the post-2009 era, emphasizing comparative policy initiatives, long-term …

A systematic review on sexual trauma, outcomes, and treatment in the military

Abstract:Military sexual trauma (MST) entails physical assault, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. MST leads to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intimate partner …

Mortality trends in pre-COVID-19 and COVID-19 eras among oldest Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on older adults, particularly those with existing comorbidities. To inform targeted healthcare strategies for …

Association of psychiatric diagnoses and military sexual trauma type with denied posttraumatic stress disorder service connection

Abstract: Background: Annually, thousands of Veterans file Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) disability claims (“service connection”) for posttraumatic stress disorder …

Comparing major comorbidity indices as predictors of all-cause mortality in the Veterans Affairs healthcare system

Abstract: Objective: The Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), the Elixhauser Comorbidity Index (ECI), and the Functional Comorbidity Index (FCI) are validated clinical measures of …

The association between cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and incident cognitive impairment among older Veterans

Abstract: Among older adults, chronic insomnia is a risk factor for cognitive decline. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is recommended as the initial treatment. We …