A functional restoration program for active duty service members with chronic pain: Examining the impact of co-occurring PTSD on treatment response

Abstract: Introduction: Standard medical intervention for chronic pain may be less effective in the presence of co-occurring PTSD. Functional restoration programs (FRPs), which …

Efficacy and implementation planning across the Veterans Affairs polytrauma system of care: Protocol for the REACH Intervention for caregivers of Veterans and Service members with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Background: The responsibility of care for Veterans and Service Members (V/SMs) with traumatic brain injury (TBI) often defaults to informal family caregivers. Caregiving …

Neuropsychological profiles of deployment-related mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A LIMBIC-CENC study

Abstract: Bacjground and Objectives: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a concern for US service members and veterans (SMV), leading to heterogeneous psychological and cognitive …

Family caregivers of service members in United States Department of Defense health care report impairment in longitudinal health outcomes

Abstract: Objective: To examine elevated symptoms on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measures over 2 years in caregivers of service members with traumatic brain injury …

Military sexual trauma and lower relationship satisfaction are associated with suicide risk among male Service Members and Veterans

Abstract: Male service members/veterans die by suicide at increased rates relative to civilians and females in the military, with risk increasing following military sexual trauma …

Clinical trajectories of comorbidity associated with military-sustained mild traumatic brain injury: pre- and post-injury

Abstract: Background and objective: In the US military, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is of distinct importance, at home and in the deployed setting, and is considered a "signature …

Cumulative blast impulse is predictive for changes in chronic neurobehavioral symptoms following low level blast exposure during military training

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Cumulative low-level blast exposure during military training may be a significant occupational hazard, increasing the risk of poor long-term outcomes in …

Determining who military service members deem credible to discuss firearm safety for suicide prevention

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To examine rankings of credible sources for discussing secure storage within a representative sample of firearm-owning service members, and examine how …

Alcohol motivations associated with frequency of alcohol use, binge drinking, and alcohol problems among active duty junior enlisted soldiers and non-commissioned officers

Abstract: Problematic alcohol use is a serious threat to the behavioral health of active-duty Service Members (ADSM), resulting in numerous calls from governmental agencies to …

Patterns of concomitant traumatic brain injury and ocular trauma in US service members

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Concomitant traumatic brain injury (TBI) and ocular trauma (OT) are caused by the same physical mechanisms, which may complicate therapeutic intervention if …

Early targeted heart rate exercise is safe and may hasten return-to-duty in service members with acute concussion, a preliminary study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the feasibility of an exercise tolerance assessment and intervention added to the Progressive Return to Activity Clinical Recommendations (PRA-CR) …

FY2024 NDAA: Military mental health workforce provisions

Abstract: Congress authorizes, through the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Department of Defense (DOD) mental health programs and services that support …