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Veteran Suicide: Missed Opportunities for Suicide Prevention Within Concealed Pistol License Curriculum

Abstract: Veteran suicide is a growing topic for public health concern. Despite enhancements from the Department of Veterans Health Administration, clinicians continue to struggle …

Sexual Harassment and Assault in the U.S. Military: A Review of Policy and Research Trends

This paper reviews existing literature on military sexual trauma in the US military, it explores the prevalence of military sexual trauma, the effects on victims, and risk factors, …

Optimizing Data on Race and Ethnicity for Veterans Affairs Patients

Abstract: Maintaining accurate race and ethnicity data among patients of the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system has historically been a challenge. This work expands on …

A Pilot Study Comparing Two Measures of Perceived Health Services Access Among Military Veterans With Musculoskeletal Injuries and Mental Health Conditions

Abstract: Introduction: Service members endure a number of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) during service (e.g., ankle sprains and chronic back pain). Musculoskeletal injuries can …

Creating a Process for the Implementation of Tiered Huddles in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Abstract: Introduction: In 2019, the Veteran’s Health Administration began its journey in pursuit of becoming an enterprise-wide High Reliability Organization (HRO). Improving …

Dose of Exercise Therapy Among Active Duty Soldiers with Chronic Pain Is Associated with Lower Risk of Long-Term Adverse Outcomes After Linking to the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Research in soldiers who had been deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan suggests that nonpharmacological treatments may be protective against adverse outcomes. However, the …

Pain Catastrophizing Mediates the Relationship Between Pain Intensity and Sleep Disturbances in U.S. Veterans with Chronic Pain

Abstract: Veterans with chronic pain frequently report comorbid disruptions in sleep and psychological dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether …

Financial Status and Well-being in Recently Separated Military Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life manage numerous changes simultaneously, in health, employment, social relationships, and …

Males With Traumatic Lower Limb Loss Differ in Body Fat Distribution Compared to Those Without Limb Loss

Abstract: Objectives: The primary objective was to examine body fat composition in males with traumatic lower limb loss and a comparison group without limb loss. A secondary …

Association of Medication-Assisted Treatment and Age With Treatment Completion Among Veterans Seeking Non-VA Treatment for Opioid use Disorder at Non-Veterans Health Administration Facilities

Abstract: Background: Medication-assisted treatment has been shown to be effective in treating opioid use disorder among both older adults and veterans of U.S. Armed Forces. …

Impact of Beta-Lactam Allergies on Selection of Antimicrobials in an Inpatient Setting Among Veteran Population

Abstract: Purpose: Beta-lactam antibiotics are among the most common and widely used antibiotics. However, reported allergy to this class of antibiotics is also common, leading to …

The Association Between Interpersonal Violence and Unstable Housing Among Veterans

This paper aims to determine whether there is a link between unstable housing and interpersonal violence in veterans.