Psychosocial and health factors associated with functional difficulties among older U.S. Veterans with cardiovascular disease

Abstract: Objectives: Older U.S. military veterans with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are at elevated risk for functional decline. This study examined sociodemographic, health, and …

Mental, physical, and social mediators of the relationship between mild traumatic brain injury and functional impairment in U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Objective: This study examined mental, physical, and social variables that may mediate the relationship between mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and functional …

Functional impairment associated with cognitive decline in Veterans with psychiatric and neuropsychiatric comorbid conditions

Abstract:Cognitive decline and functional impairment present significant challenges for aging populations, particularly among U.S. military Veterans who face unique service-related …

Trauma-related nightmares among U.S. Veterans: Findings from a nationally representative study

Abstract: Study objectives: Trauma-exposed veterans may be at an increased risk for nightmares. To date, however, no known study has examined the prevalence, risk factors, and …

Prevalence, correlates, and burden of subthreshold PTSD in US Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: To provide an up-to-date estimate of subthreshold posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in US military veterans based on a recently proposed working case …

Improving measurement of functional status among older adults in primary care: a pilot study

Abstract: Despite its importance for clinical care and outcomes among older adults, functional status-the ability to perform basic activities of daily living (ADLs) and …

Trajectories of physical resilience among older Veterans with Stage 4 CKD

Abstract: RATIONALE & OBJECTIVE: Although functional impairment is common among older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), functional reserve before an acute health event and …

A network analysis of DSM-5 posttraumatic stress disorder and functional impairment in UK treatment-seeking veterans

Abstract: Network analysis is a relatively new methodology for studying psychological disorders. It focuses on the associations between individual symptoms which are hypothesized …

Mental health and functional impairment outcomes following a 6-week intensive treatment programme for UK military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): a naturalistic study to explore dropout and health outcomes at follow-up

Abstract: Combat Stress, a UK national charity for veterans with mental health problems, has been funded by the National Health Service (NHS) to provide a national specialist …

Risk Factors for Headache in the UK Military - Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Analyses

Abstract: Aims: To assess the importance of service demographic, mental disorders, and deployment factors on headache severity and prevalence, and to assess the impact of headache …