Feasibility of nurse-facilitated advance care planning among older Veterans in a dialysis unit and an oncology infusion center

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Many veterans with serious illnesses, such as end-stage kidney disease requiring dialysis and advanced cancer requiring treatment infusions, must make …

Posttraumatic stress disorder in older Veterans admitted to VA community living centers: Prevalence and risk correlates

Abstract: Objectives: To examine prevalence and risk correlates for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurring during or after admission to a Veterans Administration (VA) …

Do appraisals of military service indicate current distress in aging Vietnam War combat Veterans?

Abstract: Objective: Appraisals of military service, both desirable and undesirable, assessed via Elder and Clipp’s (1989) scale, are associated with psychological distress in …

Mental health and cognition in women Veterans enrolled in the health of Vietnam era Veteran women's study (HealthViEWS)

Abstract: Objective: This analysis explored relationships between mental health symptoms and conditions and cognitive function in a cohort of Vietnam-era women veterans from the …

Characterizing deficit accumulation among Gulf War era Veterans

Abstract: Background: Veterans of the first Gulf War (1990-1991) are reaching middle and older adulthood in differing degrees of health and biological age. Many Gulf War veterans …

Loneliness, Social Isolation, and Cardiovascular Disease among Nonveteran and Veteran Women

Abstract: We examined the prospective associations of social isolation and loneliness with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) among aging nonveteran and veteran women, and …

Longitudinal Patterns of Multimorbidity in Gulf War Era Veterans With and Without Gulf War Illness

Abstract: Objectives: To examine whether severe Gulf War illness (SGWI) case status was associated with longitudinal multimorbidity patterns. Methods: Participants were users of …

Effectiveness of prefrontal transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression in older US military Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: While typical aging is associated with decreased cortical volume, major depressive disorder (MDD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) likely exacerbates …

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 …

Promotion of successful weight management in overweight and obese Veterans (POWER-VET): Trial design and methods

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Almost 75% of US adults are overweight or obese. Though intentional weight loss of as little as 3% improves physical functioning and reduces cardiometabolic …

Intimate partner violence, mental health, and aging-related health among men and women Veterans across the lifespan

Abstract: BACKGROUND: A growing body of evidence suggests adverse health outcomes related to intimate partner violence (IPV), including traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, most …

Military sexual trauma and menopause symptoms among midlife women Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Sexual assault and/or sexual harassment during military service (military sexual trauma (MST)) can have medical and mental health consequences. Most MST …