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Post-hospitalization telerehabilitation is acceptable and feasible for Veterans with dementia: A secondary qualitative study

Abstract: The objective of this secondary analysis of qualitative data was to examine the acceptability and feasibility of telerehabilitation as a post-acute service delivery model …

Exploring PrEP uptake in young women Veterans: Insights from a detailed chart review within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Uptake of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) within the US Veterans Health Administration (VHA) remains modest, especially among younger women. Younger …

Pre-existing comorbidities and hospitalization for COVID-19 are associated with post-COVID conditions in the US Veteran population

Abstract: Introduction: Although most survivors of COVID-19 return to their baseline health within two weeks, a notable proportion of individuals continue experiencing symptoms, …

Use of whole health care is associated with increased completion of evidence-based psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder among Veterans receiving care within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Trauma-focused psychotherapy is the front-line treatment option for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, approximately two thirds of veterans who initiate such …

Comparing probable subthreshold and full PTSD prevalence in older versus younger Veterans

Abstract: The prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is lower in older adults compared to younger adults. Although some evidence suggests that subthreshold PTSD may be …

Longitudinal predictors of insomnia in a population-based sample of U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Despite the high prevalence of insomnia among U.S. military veterans, there is limited population-based longitudinal data on its incidence and predictors. Data were …

Addressing pandemic-related guilt and shame in U.S. military Veterans: A pilot randomized controlled trial of trauma-informed guilt reduction and supportive care therapy

Abstract: Objective: The coronavirus disease–2019 pandemic created potentially morally injurious situations such as being unable to care for loved ones or making decisions that …

Using natural language processing to inform targeted rural and urban Hispanic U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs suicide prediction models

Abstract: Rural Hispanic veterans experience elevated suicide rates when compared to urban counterparts. Group differences remain poorly understood. This study evaluates a …

Rates and predictors of follow-up care and treatment initiation among women Veterans after a positive alcohol screen

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Gender-related disparities in access to alcohol-related care exist in the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care system. Understanding differences …

The underestimated cardiovascular research participant: The U.S. Veteran

Abstract:Avenues for recruiting cardiovascular research participants are discussed, particularly pertianing to the use of the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System which is …

Veteran experiences and satisfaction with Veterans Affairs call centers' tele-triage and virtual urgent care appointments: Qualitative evaluation

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Virtual health care models that incorporate registered nurse triage with rapid access to same-day virtual visits with clinicians represent a growing …

Testing a personalized approach to chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial in older Veterans

Abstract: Objective: We aimed to test the efficacy of personalized treatment of older veterans with chronic low back pain (CLBP) delivered by Aging Back Clinics (ABCs) as compared …