Multimorbidity and suicidality among military Veterans: A scoping review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veterans face elevated risks of suicidality, including suicidal ideation, attempts, and death by suicide. Multimorbidity, the co-occurrence of at least two …

A retrospective national cohort study of trends in mechanical ventilation among Veterans living with dementia, 2010-2019

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite longstanding concern about an increase in use of invasive mechanical ventilation among persons living with dementia (PLWD), no studies have examined …

The silent struggle: Understanding factors influencing Veterans' mental healthcare-seeking behaviour through an integrative review

Abstract: Despite the availability of evidence-based treatments, many United States veterans do not seek or complete mental healthcare when needed, which contributes to adverse …

Genomic risk model to implement precision prostate cancer screening in clinical care: The ProGRESS study

Abstract: Precision healthcare aims to tailor disease prevention and early detection to individual risk. Prostate cancer screening may benefit from genomics-informed approaches. We …

Predictors of momentary emotion differentiation among Veterans in residential treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder: An ecological momentary assessment study

Abstract: Emotion differentiation refers to the specificity with which people describe their emotional experiences. Low emotion differentiation has been linked to affective …

A multidimensional investigation of pain and pain management strategies in Veterans with chronic conditions residing in Abadan, Iran

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is a multidimensional phenomenon with sensory, emotional, cognitive, and social consequences. Due to the nature of their long-term injuries and …

Barriers to PTSD treatment in Veterans with traumatic brain injury: A mixed-methods analysis

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are prevalent among veterans, often leading to significant functional, social, and occupational …

Using peer specialists to support suicide prevention: A mixed-methods pilot of peers for valued living (PREVAIL) in the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This mixed-methods study evaluated a pilot peer specialist intervention designed to reduce suicide risk in high-risk veterans with severe psychiatric …

Cost-effectiveness of evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD: An examination of different treatment delivery modalities

Abstract: The goal of this study was to examine the cost-effectiveness of evidence-based psychotherapies for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including prolonged exposure and …

Outcomes in United States Veterans on insulin pumps following rapid deployment of telehealth care

Abstract: The impacts of the rapid transition to telehealth care among Veterans on insulin pumps (VIPs) at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic have not yet been studied. We …

The prominent impact of pre-deployment aggression on moral injury outcomes post-discharge: A six-year longitudinal study of former Israeli combatants

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Moral injury (MI) is a potential clinical problem associated with distress following exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs). While previous …

Ocular motor control and cognitive function in military Veterans with chronic mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Ocular motor control (OMC) and cognitive dysfunction are common persistent sequelae in persons with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Combat and training …