Identifying barriers and motivators to increase surgical clinical trial participation for older Veterans

Abstract: Background: Patients aged 65+ are underrepresented in surgical clinical trials, and few studies have explored the unique barriers that limit participation of older adults …

Comparing probable subthreshold and full PTSD prevalence in older versus younger Veterans

Abstract: The prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is lower in older adults compared to younger adults. Although some evidence suggests that subthreshold PTSD may be …

Machine learning-based risk scores are associated with conversion to dementia in Veterans

Abstract: Background: We previously developed ancestry-specific risk scores for undiagnosed Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) in Black and White American (BA and WA) …

Military service and mortality risk in older adults: A nationwide retrospective cohort analysis of NHANES data

Abstract: Military service presents a paradoxical health impact, simultaneously enhancing physical fitness while increasing risks of injuries, mental health disorders, and …

It’s time for a healthy aging strategy for Canada’s Veterans

Abstract: Canada’s Veterans are an aging population, and many Veterans in this cohort are positioned to age with increasingly complex health and social needs. These changing …

Factors associated with frailty clinic utilization by high-need high-risk older adult Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Clinical models incorporating multidomain assessment and interventions may be helpful for older adults with frailty and other higher-risk geriatric patients. …

Correlates of pain-related disability in older Veterans with chronic low back pain

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a potentially disabling condition that affects an estimated one third of older adults. Treatments recommended by existing …

Veteran status and oral health indicators in older men: An analysis using the 2016 and 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: US veterans exhibit higher rates of oral disease than nonveterans, affecting their quality of life and systemic disease risk. Regular dental care is essential …

Age-related motives for substance use and outcomes among Veteran patients receiving detoxification services: A longitudinal study

Abstract: Objectives: Study Objectives: were to examine (1) baseline differences in substance use motives (social, coping, enhancement, and physical discomfort) among older, …

The role of social support in bridging the digital divide for older Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: For nearly a decade, the US Veterans Health Administration (VA) has distributed tablets to Veterans with access barriers who may benefit from video telehealth …

Geriatrics-focused primary care for Veterans-reassurance, disappointment, and hope

Abstract: Health care systems continually strive to enhance care and outcomes for older adults. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been at the forefront of these efforts …

A brief report on sex-specific differences in persistent depression, anxiety, and loneliness among Canadian Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Older adults are at increased risk of severe illness and mortality from Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) infection. However, public health strategies …