• Journal: General Hospital Psychiatry
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A preliminary evaluation of the effectiveness of massed delivery of PTSD psychotherapy in VA residential treatment

Abstract: Massed (≥ 3 times a week) delivery of psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has emerged as an alternative to traditional "spaced" (weekly/bi-weekly) …

Associations between delivery modality and treatment dose and density of trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Recommended evidence-based psychotherapies (EBPs) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy …

Adapting depression collaborative care models to increase uptake of computerized cognitive behavioral therapy at the VA: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Objective: To examine the feasibility, acceptability, and potential health effects of computerized cognitive behavioral therapy-enhanced collaborative care (cCBT-CC) …

A retrospective study of deceased Veterans with serious mental illness and heart failure: Analysis of palliative care and mental health collaboration on hospice utilization

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Serious Mental Illness (SMI) adds complexity to end of life care including medical decision making. For complex patients, enrollment in team-based hospice …

Large decrease in posttraumatic stress disorder severity and cardiovascular disease outcomes

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Improved physical health often follows large decreases in PTSD …

Evidence of physical deconditioning during psychiatric hospitalization in a Veteran sample

Abstract: Prior observations of low physical activity in psychiatric inpatient care suggest a risk of physical deconditioning, but to date no studies have explicitly investigated …

Five-year survival following a non-small-cell lung cancer diagnosis among Veterans Health Administration patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Veterans with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (SZ/BP) experience excess mortality due to several reasons, including cancer. We evaluated whether disparities …

Mortality among Veterans with serious mental illness who were lost to VHA care

Abstract: Importance: Continuity of care for Veterans with serious mental illness (SMI) is a priority for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), as gaps in care are common and …

Development and validation of the BRief Eating Disorder Screener (BREDS) for US Veterans in healthcare and community settings

Abstract: Objective: To develop a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) eating disorder screener. Method: Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare (N = 344) …

Suicide prevention providers' perspectives on addressing social determinants of health for at-risk Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Suicide prevention is a top clinical priority within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). While research consistently shows that suicide risk is associated …

Lower Rates of VA Service Use Among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Veterans with Criminal-Legal Involvement

Abstract: This study investigates VA service utilization among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) Veterans with criminal-legal involvement (VCLIs), comparing them to …

What now?: Experiences of VHA patients following disclosure of suicidal ideation in primary care and mental health settings

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: While screening and treatment options for patients who disclose suicidal ideation in clinical settings have grown in recent decades, little is known about …