SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with higher chance of diabetes remission among Veterans with incident diabetes

Abstract: Objective: To examine the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on long-term glycemia. Research desing and methods: We conducted a retrospective inception cohort study using Veterans …

Study protocol of a hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation multisite trial: Dialectical behavior therapy skills group for Veterans at high-risk for suicide attempt

Abstract: Background: Veterans of the United States Armed Forces are at disproportionately high risk for suicide death, requiring indicated strategies to mitigate that risk. …

Veterans Health Administration benefit value has little effect on reliance

Abstract: Objectives: US military veterans have multiple options for health insurance coverage, including the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Medicare programs, which can …

State cannabis legalization and opioid use disorder in the US Veterans Health Administration, 2005 to 2019

Abstract: Aim: Cannabis use is legal in many U.S. states, and opioids may be substituted for cannabis. Fewer opioids may reduce its consequences, including opioid use disorder …

Access to firearms and opioids among Veterans at risk for suicide

Abstract: Importance: Firearm injury and poisoning, often by drug or medication overdose, account for most suicides among the general population and US veterans. In the Veterans …

The quality of Veterans Healthcare Administration cardiovascular care

Abstract: A total of 9 million veterans receive care in a unique healthcare system, the Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA), with nearly 50% reporting at least one …

Developing infrastructure to realize the value of patient-generated health data in a large integrated health care system: The Veterans Health Administration experience

Abstract: Patient-generated health data (PGHD) encompass health-related information created, recorded, and gathered by patients in their daily lives, and are distinct from data …

Veterans may be seeing lower-quality clinicians in the Veterans Health Administration community care network

Abstract: With the rapid expansion of veterans' access to community care under the Veterans Affairs Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA …

Mental health treatment among U.S. military Veterans: Insights from the National Health Interview Survey

Abstract: Background: In the United States (U.S.), the prevalence of anxiety and depression is increasing, yet significant barriers to mental health treatment remain. U.S. military …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and its associations with antiretroviral therapy among Veterans with human immunodeficiency virus

Abstract: Objectives: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may affect antiretroviral therapy (ART) response and clinical outcomes for veterans with HIV (VWH) receiving care in the …

Food insecurity among LGBQ+ Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Food insecurity is associated with numerous adverse health outcomes. Little is known about the prevalence of and risks for food insecurity among veterans …

Implementation of peer specialists in Veterans Health Administration primary care: Improving program fidelity through enhanced preimplementation support

Abstract: Peer specialists (PS) in the Veterans Health Administration are veteran employees with lived mental health experience supporting others in recovery. While PS worked in …