Utilization patterns of homeless and health care services by homeless Veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Ending veteran homelessness remains a priority within the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). Efforts over the past decade have led to encouraging declines in …

Postdeployment at-risk drinking among active duty women: Health care utilization and military readiness outcomes

Abstract: Background: Studies have found increasing rates of excessive drinking among women and high levels of psychiatric comorbidity. This follow-up study replicated our …

Challenges and facilitators for mental health care for operational stress injuries in the military: A qualitative study

Abstract: Introduction: Military members and Veterans have an increased risk of mental health (MH) conditions compared with the general population. In light of the underutilization …

Health care utilization in Veterans with tetraplegia in the first year after cervical spinal cord injury: Identifying opportunities for dissemination of treatment information

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To describe Veterans Affairs (VA) utilization patterns by Veterans with tetraplegia during the first year after cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) and explore …

Understanding Veteran utilization of VA benefits related to trust in VA: An exploratory study of factors impacting U.S. Veterans’ trust

Abstract:This paper analyzes whether and to the degree which Veterans’ trust in The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) influences their propensity to utilize VA benefits and …

Veterans’ perceptions of administrative burden in healthcare services: An in-depth qualitative analysis within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract:Implementing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA Mission Act) marked a pivotal shift in …

Lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries in United States active duty service members: Prevalence/incidence, health care utilization, and cost analysis spanning fiscal years 2016-2021

Abstract: Introduction: Lower Extremity musculoskeletal injuries (LE MSKIs) represent a significant portion of overuse injuries in active duty service members (ADSMs). However, …

Musculoskeletal head and neck injuries in U.S. active duty service members: Prevalence/incidence, health care utilization, and cost analysis spanning fiscal years 2016-2021

Abstract: Background: Active duty service members (ADSMs) of the U.S. Armed Forces are uniquely at risk for musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) of the Head/Neck region, including the …

Musculoskeletal spine injuries in U.S. active duty service members: Prevalence/incidence, healthcare utilization, and cost analysis spanning fiscal years 2016-2021

Abstract: Background: Low back pain and musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) of the Spine are the most common reason for U.S. active duty service members (ADSMs) to seek medical care. …

Electronic health record concordance with survey-reported military sexual trauma among younger Veterans: Associations with health care utilization and mental health diagnoses

Abstract: Introduction: Military sexual trauma (MST) is more common among post-9/11 Veterans and women versus older Veterans and men. Despite mandatory screening, the concordance …

Equity in access for Veterans in the VA community care program

Abstract: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has long been committed to providing quality, veterancentric care, a mission evolving through significant legislative …

Leveraging electronic health records to assess residential mobility among Veterans in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Residential mobility, or a change in residence, can influence health care utilization and outcomes. Health systems can leverage their patients' residential …