Military Veteran matriculation in US Physician Associate/Assistant Programs

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This study aims to determine whether veterans have differential access to physician associate/assistant (PA) education by examining likelihood of …

The role of compassion in moral injury among military Veterans: Implications for treatment

Abstract: Objectives: The study investigated the relationship between psychological distress, alcohol use, the three fears of compassion (i.e., to self, from others, and to …

Longitudinal associations between exposure to potentially morally injurious events and suicidal ideation among recently discharged Veterans – The mediating roles of depression and loneliness

Abstract: Background: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) during military service is associated with heightened suicidal ideation (SI). However, no …

The economic impact of cannabis use disorder and dementia diagnosis in Veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Background: Studies have demonstrated that individuals diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) frequently use medical and recreational cannabis to treat persistent …

Associations between predictors of PTSD and psychosocial functioning in Veterans: Results from a longitudinal assessment study

Abstract: Impairments in psychosocial functioning are common in veterans, especially in those with significant mental health symptoms. Although available treatments are aimed at …

Effectiveness of the massed delivery of Unified Protocol for Emotional Disorders within an intensive outpatient program for military service members and Veterans

Abstract: Recent evidence supports the implementation of massed delivery of disorder-specific treatments in the military service member and veteran population. However, many …

Impacts of exposure to suicide of a military colleague from the lived experience of Veterans: Informing postvention responses from a military cultural perspective

Abstract: Although exposure to the suicide death of a military colleague has been shown quantitatively to increase suicide risk factors among veterans, there are very few studies …

Insomnia in male Veterans with and without military sexual trauma receiving care within a VA medical center

Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the prevalence and correlates of insomnia in male Veterans with MST who currently receive care within a VAMC. METHODS: We evaluated …

Randomized trial of a volunteer-led symptom assessment intervention on documentation, patient-reported outcomes, and health care use among Veterans with lung cancer

Abstract: PURPOSE: Identification and documentation of Veterans' symptoms are crucial for optimal lung cancer care delivery. The objective of this study was to determine whether a …

US Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense 2023 clinical guideline for PTSD-Devolving not evolving

Abstract: This Viewpoint discusses the updated 2023 clinical practice guidelines issued by the US Department of Veterans Affairs and the US Department of Defense regarding …

A pilot, randomized clinical trial: Left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex intermittent theta burst stimulation improves treatment outcomes in Veterans with alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Background: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) offers a promising treatment avenue to modulate brain function in alcohol use disorder (AUD). To the best of our …

Chronic disease management through clinical video telehealth on health care utilization, and mortality in the Veterans Health Administration: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Chronic health diseases such as congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and diabetes mellitus (DM) affect 6 in 10 …