Examining the utility of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) traumatic brain injury screening among women Veterans: Recommendations for expansion to include interpersonal violence

Abstract: Women veterans (WVs) are more likely than men veterans to experience traumatic brain injury (TBI) from causes unrelated to deployment. Yet, current Veterans Health …

US military Veteran perspectives on eating disorder screening, diagnosis, and treatment: A qualitative study

Abstract: Objective: We aimed to explore US veteran perspectives on eating disorder screening, diagnosis, patient–provider conversations, and care in the Veterans Health …

Nonendoscopic screening for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma in at-risk Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Although rates of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) in the United States continue to rise, many patients at risk of disease are not screened. EsoCheck (EC), a …

Generalized anxiety disorder screening scores are associated with greater treatment need among Veterans with depression

Abstract: Comorbid anxiety and depression predict a poorer prognosis than either disorder occurring alone. It is unclear whether self-reported anxiety symptom scores identify …

Congressional expansion of enhancing breast cancer screening and care at the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Despite high screening rates, breast cancer disparities persist among women veterans because of occupational risks and barriers to access. Three essential bills recently …

Lifetime prevalence and correlates of colorectal cancer screening among low-income U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated healthcare system in the U.S. While preventive healthcare services are high priority in the …

Perspectives of clinical stakeholders and patients from four VA liver clinics to tailor practice facilitation for implementing evidence-based alcohol-related care

Abstract: BackgroundUnhealthy alcohol use (UAU) is particularly dangerous for people with chronic liver disease. Liver clinics may be an important setting in which to provide …

Screening for elder abuse in the Veterans Health Administration: Varied approaches across a national health system

Abstract: BackgroundElder abuse (EA) is common and has devastating health consequences yet is rarely detected by healthcare professionals. While EA screening tools exist, little is …

What now?: Experiences of VHA patients following disclosure of suicidal ideation in primary care and mental health settings

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: While screening and treatment options for patients who disclose suicidal ideation in clinical settings have grown in recent decades, little is known about …

Implicit screening of abdominal aortic aneurysms among Veterans using lumbar spine MRI

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Early detection of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) is critical given the high morbidity and mortality of a ruptured aneurysm. Screening ultrasound is …

Differing time trends for alcohol misuse and alcohol use disorder among veteran men: a comparison of population surveillance and clinical data

Abstract: Time trend data are important to quantify the health burden of alcohol use disorder (AUD) and to predict healthcare needs. AUD prevalence for US Veteran men decreased …

Cervical cancer prevention among veterans: what is the impact of military sexual trauma, ptsd, and women’s health primary care providers on screening and prevention?

Abstract: Women veterans are more likely to receive cervical cancer screening than their civilian peers. Among veterans, those with mental health conditions are less likely to …