Leveraging COVID-19 to modernise depression care for VA primary care populations: Protocol for a sequential explanatory mixed method evaluation

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) integrated mental and physical health services to better detect and treat depression. Primary care nurses conduct …

Body mass index and hemoglobin A1c correlate with clinical needs after COVID-19 vaccination in the Veterans Affairs system

Abstract: Background: Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians recognized that individuals with metabolic syndrome, including elevated body mass index (BMI) and …

Virtual group clinics improve self-reported long COVID symptoms among Veterans: Results from a holistic care approach

Abstract:Long COVID (LC), has created unprecedented challenges for health care systems. This condition, characterized by multiorgan symptoms lasting beyond 12 weeks after initial …

The mental health of U.S. Veterans before and after the COVID-19 pandemic: Examining the demographic and environmental correlates of courses of distress in the LIGHT cohort

Abstract: Purpose: We examined courses of distress in US veterans before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of demographic and environmental characteristics on …

Moral injury and COVID-related stress among post-9/11 Veterans: Examining longitudinal associations

Abstract: Although most U.S. military veterans make a successful transition from military service to civilian life, some may experience a heightened risk for having adverse mental …

Pre-existing comorbidities and hospitalization for COVID-19 are associated with post-COVID conditions in the US Veteran population

Abstract: Introduction: Although most survivors of COVID-19 return to their baseline health within two weeks, a notable proportion of individuals continue experiencing symptoms, …

Time-varying associations between diabetes and mortality following COVID-19: Evidence from a U.S. Veteran population

Abstract: Prior studies suggest that diabetes is associated with severe outcomes following COVID-19. However, most research has focused on early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, …

Effects of pandemic-related stressors on anxiety and mood difficulty during versus before the COVID-19 pandemic in US Army soldiers and Veterans

Abstract: Military personnel are routinely involved in pandemic relief efforts, placing them at risk of increased exposure to pandemic-related stressors. Although ample research …

Revolutionizing remote human subjects' research recruitment in the U.S. military during and post-COVID-19: Lessons learned from a multiphase mental health psychometrics study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Recruitment for human subjects' research in military service members often requires a more nuanced approach because of characteristics unique to this …

Telebehavioral health care utilization among U.S. military personnel before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Behavioral health conditions, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder, and suicidality, affect 18% of service members each …

Trends in insomnia diagnosis and sleep prescriptions in the COVID-19 peri-pandemic period among U.S. active duty service members

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Insomnia is a prevalent condition that can significantly impair cognitive function, emotional regulation, and overall health, particularly affecting …

Mental health impact of COVID-19 on military healthcare workers: Not all war is fought on the battlefield

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic challenged healthcare personnel worldwide. This study investigated the mental health of active duty military healthcare workers (HCWs) …