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Leveraging COVID-19 to modernise depression care for VA primary care populations: Protocol for a sequential explanatory mixed method evaluation

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) integrated mental and physical health services to better detect and treat depression. Primary care nurses conduct …

Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among military personnel: A systematic review protocol

Abstract: Introduction: Military personnel are a unique population with heightened vulnerability to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), often exhibiting higher prevalence rates …

Understanding and improving responses to suicidality for Department of Veterans' Affairs clients in Queensland: A data linkage study - project protocol

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This project aims to comprehensively examine the incidence of suicidality, individual and population characteristics, and health pathways, for a cohort of …

Cross-sectional study of the rates of military sexual trauma (MST) and associations with adverse mental health outcomes among UK female ex-service personnel: A study protocol

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study investigates the rates of military sexual trauma (MST) and its associations with adverse mental health among a sample of UK female ex-service …

Efficacy and acceptability of different blood flow restriction training interventions during the rehabilitation of military personnel with lower limb musculoskeletal injuries: protocol for a two-phase randomised controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) is the leading cause of medical downgrading and discharge within the UK military, with lower limb MSKI having the greatest …

Secondary causal mediation analysis of a pragmatic clinical trial to evaluate the effect of chiropractic care for US active-duty military on biopsychosocial outcomes occurring through effects on low back pain interference and intensity

Abstract: Objective: We evaluate change in low back pain (LBP) intensity and interference as the mechanism by which chiropractic care affects other biopsychosocial factors in US …

Needs of family caregivers of hospitalised adults with dementia during care transitions: A qualitative study in a US Department of Veterans Affairs hospital

Abstract: Objective: To identify the needs of caregivers of hospitalised adults with dementia in the hospital and during care transitions. Design: Pragmatic qualitative inquiry …

Understanding how traumatic brain injury-related changes in fluid biomarkers affect quality of life outcomes in Veterans: A prospective observational trial protocol (UNTANGLE)

Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of disability, with annual global incidence estimated as 69 million people. Survivors can experience …

Restore and rebuild (R&R): A protocol for a phase 2, randomised control trial to compare R&R as a treatment for moral injury-related mental health difficulties in UK military Veterans to treatment as usual

Abstract: Background: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events is increasingly recognised as a concern across a range of occupational groups, including UK military …

Assessing trends and variability in outpatient dual testing for chronic kidney disease with urine albumin and serum creatinine, 2009-2018: A retrospective cohort study in the Veterans Health Administration System

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Simultaneous urine testing for albumin (UAlb) and serum creatinine (SCr), that is, 'dual testing,' is an accepted quality measure in the management of …

Improving safety and preventing falls using an evidence-based, front-line staff huddling practice: protocol for a pragmatic trial to increase quality of care in state Veterans homes

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Falls in nursing homes are a major cause for decreases in residents' quality of life and overall health. This study aims to reduce resident falls by …

Adverse COVID-19 outcomes in American Veterans with age-related macular degeneration: a case-control study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Prior studies suggest that patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have poorer COVID-19 outcomes. This study aims to evaluate whether AMD is …