Emergency department utilization by Veterans for low-acuity conditions after virtual care expansion

Abstract: Importance Low-acuity conditions account for 60% of emergency department (ED) visits within the Veterans Affairs Health System (VA). The COVID-19 pandemic led to rapid …

Low-carbohydrate nutrition counseling with continuous glucose monitoring to improve metabolic health among Veterans with type 2 diabetes: Pilot quality improvement initiative study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: One in 4 Veterans who receive care through the Veterans Health Administration has type 2 diabetes (T2D). Dietary carbohydrate restriction can promote weight …

Smartphone app-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for post-traumatic stress disorder and gambling harm in Veterans: A pilot feasibility study

Abstract: Gambling harm and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tend to be prevalent among veterans. Globally, help-seeking rates for gambling are low, and veterans may …

Influence of social support and personality traits on digital health technology adoption among U.S. Veterans: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: Introduction: Digital health technologies (DHT), including telemedicine and world wide web-based tools, have transformed healthcare delivery by enhancing patient …

Evaluating a mobile health intervention (GUIDE app) for first responders, military personnel, and Veterans: Randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: First responders, military personnel, and veterans face disproportionate risk for mental health and wellness issues. Stigma and confidentiality are common …

A pilot of couple HOPES within the U.S. Veterans Affairs Healthcare System: PTSD and relationship outcomes in veteran couples

Abstract: Conjoint interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) offer an opportunity to target symptoms' broader social impact, including couples' relationship …

Shorter Communications: Exploring the Impact of a Brief Smartphone-Based Alcohol Intervention App (DrinksRation) on the Quality of Life of UK Military Veterans

Abstract: Alcohol misuse - defined as consuming more than 14 units of alcohol per week - is a well-established problem among veterans. This study investigated the change in quality …

Digital therapeutic intervention for women in the UK Armed Forces who consume alcohol at a hazardous or harmful level: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Alcohol misuse is common in the United Kingdom Armed Forces (UKAF), with prevalence significantly higher than in the general population. To date, digital …