Sleep-wake disorders in Veterans with opioid use disorder: Prevalence and comorbidities

Abstract: Objective: To determine the prevalence of sleep-wake disorders among veterans with opioid use disorder (OUD) and the demographic characteristics, medical comorbidities, …

Bedtime regularity predicts positive affect among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: an ecological momentary assessment study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Regularizing bedtime and out-of-bed times is a core component of behavioral treatments for sleep disturbances common among patients with posttraumatic stress …

Survey of resources in behavioral sleep medicine across the Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency

Abstract: Introduction: Insomnia affects approximately 40% of active duty service members and adversely affects health, readiness, and safety. The VA/DoD Clinical Practice …

Associations between sleep difficulties and health outcomes in treatment-seeking veterans

Abstract: Background: Sleep disturbance in UK Armed Forces personnel appears to be frequent due to factors such as hostile sleeping environments and can persist even once they have …

Digital CBTI hubs as a treatment augmentation strategy in military clinics: study protocol for a pragmatic randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Background: Chronic insomnia is the most prevalent sleep disorder among military service members, and it compromises readiness, performance, and physical and mental …

Insomnia and early incident atrial fibrillation: a 16-year cohort study of younger men and women veterans

Abstract: Background: There is growing consideration of sleep disturbances and disorders in early cardiovascular risk, including atrial fibrillation (AF). Obstructive sleep apnea …

Perpetuating and protective factors in insomnia across racial/ethnic groups of veterans

Abstract: Summary: Few studies have examined racial/ethnic differences in rates and correlates of insomnia among veterans. This study compared rates of insomnia and interest in …

Vivid dreams are associated with a high percentage of REM sleep: a prospective study in veterans

Abstract: Vivid dreams are dreams that feel real or are associated with dream enactment behaviour. They are prevalent in veterans, especially in those with psychiatric disorders …

Global prevalence of poor sleep quality in military personnel and veterans: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies

Abstract: Poor sleep quality is prevalent among members of the military but rates of poor sleep quality vary between studies. This study examined the global prevalence of poor …

Neighborhood disadvantage is associated with sleep disturbance in a sample of trauma-exposed veterans

Abstract: Objectives: This study examined associations among neighborhood disadvantage, all-night respiratory sinus arrhythmia, fear of sleep, nightmare frequency, and sleep …

The role of combat exposure on drinking behavior and subjective well-being: A rubin causal model approach

Abstract: Objective: Investigating the role of combat exposure on behavioral outcomes has been limited due to ethical and logistical constraints. Method: Using a large data set …

The association between long-term exposure to outdoor artificial light at night and poor sleep quality among Chinese veterans: A multi-city study

Abstract: A handful of previous studies have reported the association between exposure to outdoor artificial light at night (ALAN) and sleep problems. However, evidence for such …