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Feasibility and acceptability for light vs ion therapy, a fully remote, randomized clinical trial within the VA for light therapy to improve sleep in Veterans with and without traumatic brain injury: An mild traumatic brain injury 2 sponsored protocol

Abstract: Sleep-wake disturbances frequently present in Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). These TBI-related sleep impairments confer significant burden and commonly …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed

Primary care management of sleep disturbances associated with concussion/mild traumatic brain injury in service members and Veterans

Abstract: Objective: To develop an evidence and consensus-based clinical recommendation (CR) regarding primary care management of insufficient and disturbed sleep associated with …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed

Traumatic brain injury and sleep in military and Veteran populations: A literature review

Abstract: Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a hallmark of wartime injury and is related to numerous sleep wake disorders (SWD), which persist long term in veterans. …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed

The transition to civilian life: impact of comorbid PTSD, chronic pain, and sleep disturbance on veterans' social functioning and suicidal ideation

Abstract: Objective: Trauma-exposed veterans may be more likely to experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, and sleep disturbance together rather than in …

Mental Health Physical Health