Investigating the differential impact of psychosocial factors by patient characteristics and demographics on Veteran suicide risk through machine learning extraction of cross-modal interactions

Accurate prediction of suicide risk is crucial for identifying patients with elevated risk burden, helping ensure these patients receive targeted care. The US Department of Veteran …

Policy Summary: Reframing the narrative on transition

The Understanding the Transition from Military to Civilian Life report (2025) identifies areas within Defence where in-career transition preparation could be strengthened to help …

Improving Service Family Engagement with the Transition to Civilian Life: Insights and Behaviour Change Interventions

While most individuals achieve the transition to civilian life smoothly, some face significant challenges. Although numerous support services are available to those who need them, …

Life goals collaborative care for a Veteran with bipolar disorder: A case illustration

Abstract: Bipolar disorder is a chronic condition marked by mood instability and elevated suicide risk, particularly among U.S. veterans, with treatment nonadherence contributing …

The impact of social determinants on care for Veterans with cancer: A qualitative study

Abstract: PURPOSE: The Veterans Health Administration created initiatives to enhance the monitoring of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) among Veterans in the primary care …

A randomised waitlist-controlled trial protocol for examining the efficacy of a nature-based intervention (angling) for military Veterans and emergency service personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severely debilitating psychological condition that can affect one's capacity to work and well-being. Nature-based …

Hearing aid use among Veterans with hearing loss and Veterans with normal audiometric thresholds due to self-perceived listening difficulties

Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare hearing aid use in a group of veterans with hearing loss and a group of veterans without measured hearing loss who …

New-onset nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and initiators of semaglutide in US Veterans with type 2 diabetes

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are considered safe, effective medications for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and weight loss, used by millions …

Real-world delivery of a transdiagnostic safety aid reduction treatment for anxiety and related symptoms among Veterans presenting to primary care

Abstract: Anxiety and related symptoms are common among veterans presenting to primary care. Research has shown that integrating mental health providers into primary care clinics, …

A cluster randomized trial of a vaccination communication educational intervention: Impact on COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite its safety and effectiveness, COVID-19 vaccine uptake declined later in the pandemic. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of a Motivational …

Brief cognitive-behavioral insomnia treatment for primary care Veterans at elevated risk for suicide: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Many patients at risk for suicide present in primary care where insomnia and other suicide risk factors are prevalent. Addressing insomnia in this milieu …

The impact of frailty on postoperative outcomes of Veterans with stage I non-small cell lung cancer

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although surgical resection is the standard of care for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, frailty influences treatment decisions. We evaluated the …