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Examining Veterans', doulas', and VA maternity care coordinators’ perceptions and experiences with a community-based doula pilot program

Abstract: Objective: Racial disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality are well-documented and remain a pressing public health problem in the United States. Racial disparities …

A formative evaluation to adapt a brief mindfulness program to increase participant engagement, participant impact, and feasibility of delivery among Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Brief mindfulness training can help veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) learn essential skills to manage distressing emotions and thoughts. This study …

Whole exome sequencing analysis of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in a Veteran cohort implicates inflammatory pathways and genes previously associated with psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide is a leading cause of death among younger veterans; however, the genetic basis of suicide remains largely unknown. While prior genome-wide association …

Updated nonresponse adjustment for the Department of Veterans Affairs bereaved family survey performance measure

Abstract: Declining response rates pose a threat to the validity of large surveys designed to measure quality of care. For over a decade, the Department of Veterans Affairs has …

Genetic and epigenetic analysis of plasma glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) levels in PTSD

Abstract: Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) is an astrocytic marker that can be assessed in blood using single molecule array technology. Recent studies suggest that …

Predictors of competitive integrated employment among Veterans across state-federal vocational rehabilitation programs: A national analysis

Abstract: Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) is recognized as a crucial factor for improving economic, psychological, and physical well-being. However, limited research exists …

Naloxone outreach to Veterans experiencing homelessness at CTRS tiny shelters

Abstract: In response to the increase in opioid-related deaths among veterans experiencing homelessness (VEH), we identified the urgent need to prevent opioid overdose. We …

The impact of AI on Veteran employment and the future workforce development: Opportunities, barriers, and systemic solutions

Abstract: This paper surveys current literature, policy developments, training programs, public-private partnerships, and technology trajectories to illuminate the rapidly evolving …

Patterns of return to homelessness among military Veterans in permanent housing: Implications for prevention

Abstract: There is growing interest in assisting individuals who return to homelessness after obtaining permanent housing. However, little evidence exists on those who make …

Encampment medicine: Innovating care delivery in a community of tiny shelters on Veterans Affairs grounds

Abstract: Veterans experiencing homelessness face barriers to traditional U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) care, even when temporarily housed on VA grounds. An encampment …

Patterns of return to homelessness among military Veterans in permanent housing: Implications for prevention

Abstract: There is growing interest in assisting individuals who return to homelessness after obtaining permanent housing. However, little evidence exists on those who make …

The impact of opioid use associated with curative-intent cancer surgery on safe opioid prescribing practice among Veterans: An observational study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Opioid exposure during cancer therapy may increase long-term unsafe opioid prescribing. This study sought to determine the rates of coprescription of …