Enhancing identification and diagnosis of nightmare disorder in active duty patients at a sleep disorders center: A quality improvement initiative

Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVES: Nightmare Disorder (NDO) is an underdiagnosed sleep disorder causing significant impairment, particularly in active duty U.S. military personnel who …

Validation of Electronic Diagnostic Codes for Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder

Abstract: We investigated the accuracy of International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for the identification of Veterans with rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior …

The Potential Role of Chronic Pain and the Polytrauma Clinical Triad in Predicting Prodromal PD: A Cross-Sectional Study of U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: The research criteria for prodromal Parkinson disease (pPD) depends on prospectively validated clinical inputs with large effect sizes and/or high …

National study of sleep health for student servicemembers/veterans

Abstract: Objective: Investigate sleep health for student servicemember/veterans (SSM/Vs). Method: Data from the National College Health Assessment was used, including 88,178 …

Treatment of comorbid sleep disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder in US active duty military personnel: A pilot randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Insomnia and nightmares are common in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They are associated with worse psychological and physical health and worse PTSD …

Veterans Health Administration telesleep enterprise-wide initiative 2017-2020: bringing sleep care to our nation's Veterans

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration cares for many veterans with sleep disorders who live in rural areas. The Veterans Health Administration’s Office of Rural Health …

Oral Microbiota Signatures in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Veterans

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) represents a global public health concern, affecting about 1 in 20 individuals. The symptoms of PTSD include intrusiveness …

The influence of sleep disturbances and sleep disorders on pain outcomes among veterans: A systematic scoping review

Abstract: Chronic nonmalignant pain, sleep disturbances and sleep disorders are highly prevalent conditions among U.S. military veterans. Evidence summaries highlight the …