Protocol for VetASSIST: A randomized controlled trial to evaluate virtual peer health coaching for Veterans with multimorbidity

Abstract: Background: More than half of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients have multimorbidity, two or more co-occurring chronic conditions. Multimorbidity impairs …

Evaluating whole health engagement among homeless-experienced Veterans in an emergency shelter: A quality improvement study

Abstract: Introduction: Whole Health programs aim to integrate mental, physical, and social health to improve veteran well-being. Homeless-experienced veterans may face barriers to …

Evaluating whole health engagement among homeless-experienced Veterans in an emergency shelter: A quality improvement study

Abstract: Background : Whole Health (WH) programs aim to integrate mental, physical, and social health to improve Veteran well-being. Homeless-Experienced Veterans (HEVs) may face …

Military experience and depression: A prospective multi-cohort analysis across nations

Abstract: Depression is a growing public concern, but whether it is associated with military experience still needs investigation. This study aimed to examine this association …

Accelerated epigenetic aging and prospective morbidity and mortality among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Epigenetic aging measures have promise as surrogate health outcomes in randomized control trials and observational cohort studies. The value of these …

Risk factors for adverse health in military and law enforcement personnel; an umbrella review

Abstract: Background: A better understanding of adverse health and underlying risk factors in the context of military and law enforcement is essential to developing future …

Participation in Advance Care Planning Among Medically At-Risk Rural Veterans: Protocol for a Personalized Engagement Model

Abstract: Background: Many of the challenges in advanced care planning (ACP) conversations are linked to the waxing and waning progress of serious illnesses. Conversations with …

Combating military obesity: stigma's persistent impact on operational readiness

Abstract: Obesity poses a complex challenge to recruitment, readiness, and retention within the U.S. Armed Forces. Amidst an escalating military recruiting crisis, pre-accession …

Trajectories of care and outcomes of Veterans receiving home-based primary care

Abstract: Background: Veterans Affairs (VA) home-based primary care (HBPC) provides comprehensive longitudinal care to patients with complex, chronic disabling disease. While …

A stepped down physical activity support program for military service veterans: The Active Choices pilot study

Abstract: Referral to supervised physical activity (PA) programs is an effective treatment for military service veterans (MSVs) suffering from a range of chronic diseases. However, …

Chronic disease multimorbidity and substance use among African American men: veteran-non-veteran differences

Abstract: Objectives: The Purpose of the study was to explore the extent to which prior military service may moderate the relationship between chronic disease multimorbidity and …

Canadian Veteran chronic disease prevalence and health services use in the five years following release: a matched retrospective cohort study using routinely collected data

Abstract: Background: Occupational exposures may result in Canadian military Veterans having poorer health and higher use of health services after transitioning to civilian life …