Psychosocial and economic impacts of the covid-19 pandemic on the mental health of veteran men and women

Abstract: Purpose: The psychosocial impacts of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on women Veterans' mental health compared to men are understudied, with few studies …

Veterans employment: Identifying lessons learned from Rapid Retraining Program could benefit future efforts

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs provided help for veterans who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program offered a housing stipend and 12 months of …

Combined multidisciplinary gender-affirming surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: A model to optimize access to care, resource utilization, and medical readiness for military patients

Abstract: Introduction: Access to surgical care for gender-affirming surgery (GAS) has been a persistent challenge within the DoD due to long waiting lists, strict insurance …

Space-time clustering of COVID-19 cases in the United States Veteran population

Abstract: To assess the distribution and clustering of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing and incidence over space and time, U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) …

Comparison of racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 mortality between Veterans Health Administration and U.S. populations

Abstract: In the USA, racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 outcomes for minoritized groups compared with non-Hispanic White (hereafter “White”) individuals have in part …

Impact of covid-19 on stimulant use disorder treatment: a national cohort study in the veterans health administration

Abstract: Rates of stimulant overdose have increased dramatically, which may have been exacerbated by treatment disruptions during the pandemic, but no recent studies have examined …

Frailty as a risk factor for post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 among US veterans during the Delta and Omicron waves

Abstract: Background: Older populations have suffered the highest rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection and associated complications, including Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection …

Prevalence and correlates of cannabis use among U.S. Veterans during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Introduction: Military veterans are at increased risk of substance use disorders. Limited research is available about veterans' cannabis use (CU) during the coronavirus …

A Qualitative Study of the Latter Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Patients Living With Chronic Pain

Abstract:This qualitative study examined the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of patients living with chronic pain (CP). Patients referred to an interdisciplinary pain …

Rates of Covid 19 testing and positivity in US military veterans with SMI

Abstract: Objective: to compare differences in COVID-19 testing rates and rates of positive test results between Veterans with and without SMI and identify the sociodemographic and …

Mental health and resilience in the Irish defense forces during the COVID-19 global pandemic

Abstract: The Irish Defense Forces (DF) responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and national public health crisis by deploying personnel to aid domestic civil authorities in medical and …

Examining strategies among veterans affairs outpatient social workers to facilitate job retention and emotional well-being during the covid-19 pandemic

Abstract: The social work profession is dealing with an increased rate of turnover, due largely in part to the pandemic. A recent study showed that U.S. Department of Veterans …