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Echoes of the battlefield: Five-year longitudinal cognitive trajectories show trend of recovery for deployment-related mild TBI in the LIMBIC-CENC cohort

Abstract: Objective To evaluate the association between deployment-related mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) and longitudinal changes in cognitive performance in the Long-term …

Follow-up survey response in relation to military deployments

Abstract: Introduction: The longitudinal study of service members is necessary to assess the unique occupational exposures and experiences that may affect long-term health and …

Perceptions of military Veterans on contributing factors of post-service suicidal ideation

Abstract:Through the lens of the ecological systems theory, this quantitative dissertation study examines Veterans' perceptions of the risk variables of post-service suicidal …

Evaluating the interpersonal theory of suicide among post-9/11 Veterans: Suicidal desire and intent in the early transition to civilian life

Abstract: Relative to the civilian population, veterans are at elevated risk of dying by suicide. However, there have been few studies using the interpersonal theory of suicide …

Neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage is not associated with adverse outcomes following elective spine surgery in older Veterans

Abstract: Background: In the US, over half of all cervical and lumbar arthrodesis spine surgeries are for people >= 60 years of age. The extent to which adverse outcomes vary by …

Evidence-based SGLT2 inhibitor and GLP-1 receptor agonist use by race in the VA healthcare system

Abstract: Importance: Adoption of novel therapeutics often lags for Black versus non-Hispanic White patients. Seminal clinical trials established the cardiovascular efficacy of …

Exploring moral injury and reintegration challenges among post-9/11 US Veterans: A qualitative study

Abstract: Military Veterans face many barriers when reintegrating into civilian society. A growing body of evidence shows that Veterans may experience identity confusion, social …

Veterans Health Administration national cardiac device surveillance program: Structured, centralized remote monitoring for cardiovascular implantable electronic devices to improve quality of care

Abstract: Remote monitoring (RM) is central to care of patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). However, because RM care presents a large and increasing …

Comparing eating disorder examination questionnaire factor structures in Veteran men and women

Abstract: The present study aims to investigate the factor structure and measurement invariance by gender of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q)—a commonly used …

Launching! To adulthood, a culturally adapted treatment program for military-dependent autistic young adults and their military parents: A pilot study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military-dependent young adults (17-25 years old) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face significant barriers to accessing services during their …

A pilot evaluation of a therapeutically applied tabletop role playing game group therapy among Veterans

Abstract: Social connectedness is a fundamental human need that is thwarted by chronic loneliness. The therapeutic application of role-playing games (TA-RPG) has the potential to …