A cluster randomized trial of a vaccination communication educational intervention: Impact on COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite its safety and effectiveness, COVID-19 vaccine uptake declined later in the pandemic. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of a Motivational …

Learning from mental health provider perspectives about Veterans Affairs community living center mental health integration and teamwork during the pandemic

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs requires integrated mental health (MH) services across programs, including 132 facility nursing homes (community living centers, CLCs). …

Long COVID in the active component US military: Risk factors, effect of vaccination, and predicting incident long COVID diagnoses

Abstract: Background: Long COVID risk factors have been established in civilian populations, including female sex, older age, smoking, and certain comorbidities. However, little …

Abnormal serum albumin, alanine aminotransferase, and blood urea nitrogen are associated with higher risks for mechanical ventilation and in-hospital mortality in COVID-19 positive US Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Since the first reported case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), clinicians and scientists have been challenged to contrive ideal prevention, detection, …

COVID-19 vaccination is not associated with the development of idiopathic inflammatory myositis in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Several case reports have proposed a potential association between COVID-19 vaccination and the subsequent development of idiopathic inflammatory myositis …

Telemental healthcare and HIV care: A national study of US Veterans with HIV during COVID-19

Abstract: People with HIV often experience mental health disorders that can hinder engagement in HIV care. Mental health symptoms can be exacerbated during disruptive events such …

Factors contributing to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Veterans later in the pandemic

Abstract:Background: Vaccine hesitancy remains a significant public health concern despite the widespread availability of vaccines. Little is known about factors influencing …

COVID-19 test positivity, vaccine uptake, and mortality among Veterans with SCI/D

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Between January 2020 and December 2023, the United States reported over 103 million COVID-19 cases and 1.1 million related deaths. Veterans with spinal cord …

The metabolic aftershock: COVID-19 and metabolic disease risk among U.S. active-duty military personnel

Abstract: Background: The post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection represent a growing public health concern. While associations between COVID-19 and metabolic disorders have …

Intensive care unit admissions purchased or delivered by Veterans in the VA Health Care System

Abstract: Importance: The Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act expanded access to community-based health care for veterans …

Quality of care for Veterans with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract:Heart failure is a highly prevalent and morbid disease. The US Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system spans 1,380 healthcare facilities caring for 200,000 …

Illness experiences of Veterans reporting long-term symptoms or health challenges from COVID-19: Results from the VA COVID-19 Observational Research Collaboratory

Abstract:Background: Our understanding of the illness experience of long COVID comes mostly from studies conducted among long COVID online communities and support groups or …