Pandemic stress and mediation of depression symptoms after traumatic brain injury in women Veterans: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Stress from the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a profound impact on the mental health of Reserve and National Guard (RNG) women Veterans, especially if they …

Provider differences in costs, utilization, and quality of primary care for traumatic brain injury in the military

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Differences in costs, utilization, and quality of care provided by primary care physicians (PCPs) versus nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants …

Traumatic brain injury, environmental exposures, and subjective cognition in post-9/11 Veterans enrolled in the VA Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Using data from the VA Million Veteran Program (MVP), this study aimed to (1) examine rates of environmental exposures as a function of traumatic brain injury (TBI) …

Predicting suicidality in Veterans/Service members over 5 years after TBI: A VA model systems study

Abstract: Objective: To examine demographic and injury-related predictors of suicidal attempts (SA) and ideation (SI) during the 5 years after traumatic brain injury (TBI) among …

Association between traumatic brain injury and depression stratified by Veteran status: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey

Abstract: Globally, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality, with increased incidence reported among veterans. In this study, we explored …

Moving forward: The relationship between physical activity and post-deployment outcomes

Abstract:Physical activity may be an important factor for understanding health and psychosocial outcomes following military service. The purpose of this analysis was to evaluate …

Moving forward: The relationship between physical activity and post-deployment outcomes

Abstract: Physical activity may be an important factor for understanding health and psychosocial outcomes following military service. The purpose of this analysis was to evaluate …

A dyad approach to understanding intimate partner and family distress as risk factors for poor warfighter brain health following mild traumatic brain injury in military couples

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Using a dyadic approach with military couples, the current study examined family risk factors for chronic neurobehavioral symptoms in service members and …

Veterans traumatic brain injuries and neurosurgical challenges: A narrative review

Abstract: BackgroundVeterans experience a high prevalence of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) due to combat-related incidents such as explosive blasts, penetrating injuries, and …

Exploring integration of support for co-occurring substance use-related needs in interdisciplinary traumatic brain injury treatment for military service members and Veterans

Abstract: Objective: To explore initial outcomes (treatment entry and completion and staff feedback) for an interdisciplinary military traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment …

An evaluation and comparison of traumatic brain injury data sources within the VA Million Veteran Program: A descriptive epidemiological study

Abstract: With the increased use and availability of electronic health record (EHR) data, population-based traumatic brain injury (TBI) research has received growing attention. …

Distinct functional magnetic resonance imaging connectivity patterns and cortical volume variations associated with repetitive blast exposure in special operations forces members

Abstract: Background: Special operations forces members often face multiple blast injuries and have a higher risk of traumatic brain injury. However, the relationship between …