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 …
Abstract: Combat veterans suffer from elevated rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and generalized anxiety relative to the general population and other …
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 …
Abstract: Importance: Collaboration between occupational therapists and family caregivers is essential during home assessments and modifications. The shift to …
Abstract: IntroductionObjectiveMethodsResultsConclusionsThe rural Veteran population is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse, with Hispanic/Latino (H/L) Veterans …
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 …
Abstract: This paper provides a comprehensive examination of U.S. veterans’ reintegration challenges in the post-2009 era, emphasizing comparative policy initiatives, long-term …
Abstract:Military sexual trauma (MST) entails physical assault, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. MST leads to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intimate partner …
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 …
Abstract: Objective: The Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), the Elixhauser Comorbidity Index (ECI), and the Functional Comorbidity Index (FCI) are validated clinical measures of …
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 …