Text messaging and video stories to support hypertension self-management in black Veterans: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Importance: Hypertension treatment advances have resulted in improvements in blood pressure control and self-management. Yet, disparities persist for Black veterans. …

Expanding access to behavioral interventions for headache: The evolution of the Veteran Affairs behavioral medicine program in the headache centers of excellence

Abstract:The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Headache Centers of Excellence (HCoE) aim to enhance headache care through multidisciplinary approaches. Between October 2023 and …

Behaviour change techniques, barriers and facilitators for promoting self-managed physical activity in Australian Defence Force Veterans: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: Objectives: Australian Defence Force veterans find self-management of health challenging, and little is known about best-practice approaches for promoting self-managed …

Diabetes distress in Veterans with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Qualitative descriptive study

Abstract: Diabetes distress (DD) is a negative psychosocial response to living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We sought insight into Veterans' experiences with DD in the …

Factors associated with Veteran self-reported use of digital health devices

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Digital health devices (DHDs), technologies designed to gather, monitor, and sometimes share data about health-related behaviors or symptoms, can support the …

The impact of veteran support and resources for diabetes (iNSPiRED) on diabetes distress: Results from a randomized, parallel-group trial

Abstract: Objective: The primary objective of this research was to assess the impact of a novel, peer-directed intervention (iNSPiRED) on diabetes distress (DD) among veterans with …

Walking exercise sustainability through telehealth for Veterans with lower-limb amputation: A study protocol

Abstract: Objective. This randomized controlled superiority trial will determine if an 18-month telehealth walking exercise self-management program produces clinically meaningful …

Gender differences in social support for diabetes self-management: A qualitative study among veterans

Abstract: Describe the role of social support in veterans’ diabetes self-management and examine gender differences. We conducted semi-structured interviews among veterans with …

Interactive CBT for headache and relaxation training (iCHART): Study protocol of a single-arm trial of interactive voice response technology delivery of cognitive-behavioral therapy for veterans with post-traumatic headache

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is persistent and highly disabling. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for headache (CBT-HA) reduces headache frequency and severity …

Patient, caregiving partner, and clinician recommendations for improving heart failure care in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Heart Failure (HF) care requires substantial care coordination between patients, patients' informal caregivers, and clinicians, but few studies have examined …

Stepped-down intervention programs to promote self-managed physical activity in military service veterans: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials

Abstract: A stepped-down program is one where clients transition from the care of a health professional to self-managed care. This study reviewed the effectiveness of stepped-down …

PALS: peer support for community dwelling older people with chronic low back pain: a feasibility and acceptability study

Abstract: Examine the feasibility and acceptability of a peer support intervention (PALS) to facilitate self-management in community dwelling older adults with Chronic Low Back …