Study protocol: Type III hybrid effectiveness-implementation study implementing age-friendly evidence-based practices in the VA to improve outcomes in older adults

Abstract: Background: Unmet care needs among older adults accelerate cognitive and functional decline and increase medical harms, leading to poorer quality of life, more frequent …

Comparative mRNA booster effectiveness against death or hospitalization with covid-19 pneumonia across at-risk US Veteran populations

Abstract: Studies of comparative mRNA booster effectiveness among high-risk populations can inform mRNA booster-specific guidelines. The study emulated a target trial of COVID-19 …

Military experiences, connection to military identity, and time since military discharge as predictors of United States Veteran suicide risk

Abstract: Veterans navigating the military-to-civilian transition appear at elevated risk for suicide. However, research on the transition-suicide association often fails to …

Veterans' experiences of support in managing comorbid sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes

Abstract: Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in patients with Type 2 diabetes, more so in veterans compared with nonveterans. Positive airway pressure is …

Ukraine: Meeting the mental health needs of service Veterans

Abstract: The current conflict in Ukraine is a tragedy of epic proportions that without doubt is causing serious psychological damage with inevitable long term consequences …

Association of rural living with COPD-related hospitalizations and deaths in US veterans

Abstract: It is unclear whether the high burden of COPD in rural areas is related to worse outcomes in patients with COPD or is because the prevalence of COPD is higher in rural …

Well-being of Veterans with chronic pain with fewer activities limited by pain: Life After Service Studies 2019 survey

Abstract: This study aimed to understand how common chronic pain is among Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans and the characteristics that were related with having fewer …

Reporting of sex and gender in clinical trials of opioids and rehabilitation in military and Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: This study aimed to understand how well published research on pain management in Veterans considered reporting results based on sex and gender differences. The review …

Telehealth experiences in Canadian Veterans: associations, strengths and barriers to care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Introduction: Identifying barriers to care in veteran populations is critical, as veterans face increased social isolation, relationship strains and financial …

An analysis of irregular discharges from residential treatment programs in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veteran populations are frequently diagnosed with mental health conditions such as substance use disorder and PTSD. These conditions are associated with …

The relationship between military service and legislative behavior for U.S. Representatives in recent congresses

Abstract: Military veterans serving in the U.S. House of Representatives during the 113th–115th Congresses (2013–2019) exhibited distinct legislative behavior on selected …

Effect of chronic disease home telehealth monitoring in the Veterans Health Administration on healthcare utilization and mortality

Abstract: Background: The high prevalence of chronic diseases, including congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and diabetes mellitus (DM), …