Abstract: The rate of death by suicide is a significant health concern for veterans and is significantly higher than non-veteran populations, likely due to the relatively higher …
Abstract: Background: Stimulant use disorder (StUD) is a leading cause of overdose and death among homeless-experienced Veterans (HEVs). Contingency management (CM), a behavioral …
Abstract: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) serves as the champion of our nation’s Federal workforce–the 2.3 million Federal employees who serve the American …
Abstract: Background: Open-air burning was a prevalent waste management method at many U.S. military bases during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Past studies of the health …
Abstract: Objective: High quality patient-clinician communication is critical for patient-centered care, particularly for medication management and discussions. This study assessed …
Abstract: Background: Cognitive behavioral therapy for headache (CBT-HA) improves headache-related outcomes, but accessibility barriers limit its use. This pilot study evaluated …
Abstract: PURPOSE: People experiencing homelessness have lower rates of cancer screening than housed people, contributing to later stages at cancer diagnosis and poor outcomes. We …
Abstract: Left ventricular concentric remodeling (LVCR), a pathological process of adaptive myocardial change, may be a precursor state for systolic and diastolic dysfunction and …
Abstract:The Veteran Health Administration reports that the military-connected community is facing a food insecurity crisis. For many veterans, challenges in accessing food and …
Abstract: Objective: To examine demographic and injury-related predictors of suicidal attempts (SA) and ideation (SI) during the 5 years after traumatic brain injury (TBI) among …
Abstract:Background: Medications are necessary to optimize the health and readiness of military personnel. However, their use also has the potential to produce effects that may …
Abstract:This qualitative phenomenological study investigated the technological barriers that veterans experience when accessing healthcare through the Veterans Health …