Impacts of covid-19 on health and healthcare for rural veterans in home-based primary care

Abstract: This qualitative study explored the impact of COVID-19 on older rural-dwelling veterans and their caregivers enrolled in home-based primary care (HBPC) through the …

A mobile app for postoperative pain management among older veterans undergoing total knee arthroplasty: mixed Methods feasibility and acceptability pilot study

Abstract: Background: Prescription opioid misuse risk is disproportionate among veterans; military veterans wounded in combat misuse prescription opioids at an even higher rate …

Study protocol: Type III hybrid effectiveness-implementation study implementing age-friendly evidence-based practices in the VA to improve outcomes in older adults

Abstract: Background: Unmet care needs among older adults accelerate cognitive and functional decline and increase medical harms, leading to poorer quality of life, more frequent …

Differences in risk of Alzheimer's disease following later-life traumatic brain injury in Veteran and civilian populations

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To directly compare the effect of incident age 68+ traumatic brain injury (TBI) on the risk of diagnosis of clinical Alzheimer's disease (AD) in the general …

Video telehealth emotional awareness and expression therapy for older U.S. military Veterans with chronic pain: A pilot study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) targets trauma and emotional conflict to reduce or eliminate chronic pain, but video telehealth …

Pilot RCT Testing A Mailing About Sleeping Pills and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: Impact on Benzodiazepines and Z-Drugs

Abstract: Objectives: The aim is to pilot a low-touch program for reducing benzodiazepine receptor agonist (BZRA; benzodiazepines, z-drugs) prescriptions among older veterans. …

Geri-mobile health: feasibility of a VA mental health mobile apps coaching program for older Veterans

Abstract: This program evaluation examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of an individualized coaching program to help older Veterans use VA mental health …

Gap in Willingness and Access to Video Visit Use Among Older High-risk Veterans: Cross-sectional Study

Abstract: Background: The recent shift to video care has exacerbated disparities in health care access, especially among high-need, high-risk (HNHR) adults. Developing …

Needs of care partners of older Veterans with serious illness

Abstract: Background: The quality of life of care partners and care recipients may be improved by programs that address unmet needs. The aim of this qualitative study was to …

Coping Strategies of Older American Korean War Veterans: A Mixed Research Study

Abstract: For American Korean War veterans, military service during wartime is a major life-changing experience across their lifespan. Research on them, while they are still …

Perceived Barriers to Physical Activity in Older and Younger Veterans With Serious Mental Illness

Abstract: Objective: Individuals with serious mental illness endorse many more medical and psychosocial barriers to physical activity (PA) than the general population. However, it …

Depression and anxiety symptoms in male veterans and non-veterans: the Health and Retirement Study.

Abstract: Objectives: We examined whether veteran status was associated with elevated depression and anxiety symptoms in men aged 50 and older after adjusting for sociodemographic …