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Distinct functional magnetic resonance imaging connectivity patterns and cortical volume variations associated with repetitive blast exposure in special operations forces members

Abstract: Background: Special operations forces members often face multiple blast injuries and have a higher risk of traumatic brain injury. However, the relationship between …

Eating disorder screening measures in post-9/11 Veteran men and women

Abstract: Eating disorders (EDs) are among the deadliest psychiatric disorders but are underdetected in health care settings, and the majority of people with these conditions do …

Participation of Veterans Affairs medical centers in coordinated care networks to address Veterans' social needs

Abstract: The article explores the participation of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs) in AmericaServes, a coordinated care network aimed at addressing the health-related …

Exercise intolerance among active-duty service members with persistent symptoms related to mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objectives: Exercise intolerance (EI) after a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) has been explored in the acute phase of injury, but little is known about this disorder …

Personality traits as predictors of PTSD and depression symptoms following exposure-based treatment in an intensive outpatient program

Abstract: We aimed to assess the associations between pre-treatment personality traits on symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression before and after an …

Experience of transition from the military for combat Veterans who served after 9/11

Abstract: Objectives: To address the high rate of Veteran suicide by providing an understanding of the experience of transition from active duty to civilian life for combat …

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptom changes among Veterans participating in trauma-informed aquatic therapy: A 1-year retrospective study

Abstract: This study assessed posttraumatic stress (PTSD) symptom changes among active-duty and military veterans before and after participating in a non-exposure-based …

Facilitators and barriers to accessing care for Veterans with brain injury: Veterans Affairs provider perspectives

Abstract: Objectives: To identify facilitators and barriers to accessing care for Veterans with brain injury. Design: The study used an access to health care framework, one to …

Lessons from refining a focus group protocol with Veterans: Adapted think-alouds and accommodated focus groups for persons with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objectives: To improve research involving people with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Project I-HEAL sought to refine a focus group guide for those who may have cognitive …

Social isolation of deployed military personnel: Exploring mitigation through digital communications

Abstract:This descriptive qualitative study was designed to explore how former military members describe their preparedness and use of digital communications to reduce the feeling …

Factors contributing to performance validity test (PVT) and symptom validity test (SVT) performance in a Veteran TBI sample

Abstract:Objective: To examine the association between the validity cut scores of Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory (NSI) (NIM5 >12, LOW6>13, Validity-10>22, NSI Total Score>58) …

Association of clinical TBI severity and military factors with Veteran TBI service-connected disability ratings and total compensation: A long-term impact of military brain injury consortium (LIMBIC) study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To understand how traumatic brain injury (TBI) clinical severity and military factors were associated with the likelihood of receiving a TBI service-connected …