Pre-existing parental stress and youth internalizing symptoms predict parent-reported COVID-related stress in military families

Abstract: Understanding the extent to which youth and families experienced COVID-related stress requires accounting for prior levels of stress and other associated factors. This is …

Containment of COVID-19 outbreak at a veterans affairs community living center

Abstract: Asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic staff and residents likely contribute to widespread transmission of COVID-19 in long-term care settings. Here, we describe the successful …

Systematic review into the barriers to engagement with veteran mental health services as reported by veterans; and, An explorative study into the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on veterans’ wellbeing

Abstract: Veterans who engage with mental health services consistently report better wellbeing outcomes. Despite this not all veterans engage in mental health services due to …

Disparities in routine healthcare utilization disruptions during COVID-19 pandemic among veterans with type 2 diabetes

Abstract: While emerging studies suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions in routine healthcare utilization, the full impact of the pandemic on healthcare utilization …

COVID-19 risk, attitudes and behaviour study (CRAB study): A knowledge, attitudes, and practise qualitative study of COVID-19 in the Royal Navy

Abstract: Outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2 onboard maritime platforms spread rapidly and have high attack rates. The aim of the COVID-19 Risk, Attitudes and Behaviour (CRAB) study was to …

Non-ventilator associated hospital acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) risk among hospitalized veterans before and during the covid-19 pandemic

Abstract: Background: Among hospitalized US Veterans, the rate of non-ventilator associated hospital acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) decreased between 2015 and 2020 then increased …

Veterans finding community and a “home” within an emergency housing environment

Abstract: In April 2020, the Department of Veterans Affairs responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating unsheltered homelessness in Los Angeles by sanctioning a tent turned …

Implementation context and burnout among Department of Veterans Affairs psychotherapists prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: The first goal of this study was to assess longitudinal changes in burnout among psychotherapists prior to (T1) and during the COVID-19 pandemic (T2). The second …

Impact of the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic on Veterans Health Administration sleep services

Abstract: Objectives: To understand the impact of the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic on sleep services within the United States Department of Veterans Affairs using separate …

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision of dialysis service and mortality in Veterans receiving maintenance hemodialysis in the VA: An interrupted time-series analysis

Abstract: Introduction: According to the US Renal Data System (USRDS), patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) on maintenance dialysis had higher mortality during early …

Unmet needs and coping strategies of older underserved veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impacts on people with diabetes, a group with high morbidity and mortality. Factors like race, age, income, …

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on army families: Household finances, familial experiences, and soldiers’ behavioral health

Abstract: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly impacted employment and finances, childcare, and behavioral health across the United States. The …