What makes for a positive patient experience in chronic pain care? A qualitative evaluation of factors affecting Veteran patient satisfaction across two individualized pain care interventions in VA primary care

Abstract: Background: Veterans are at high risk for pain-related disability, medication overdose, and opioid-related deaths. In response, Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare systems …

What makes for a positive patient experience in chronic pain care? A qualitative evaluation of factors affecting Veteran patient satisfaction across two individualized pain care interventions in VA primary care

Abstract: Background: Veterans are at high risk for pain-related disability, medication overdose, and opioid-related deaths. In response, Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare systems …

The prevalence and long-term effects of PTSD and moral injury in Swedish military Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: In the context of international military operations, officers and soldiers are exposed to various service-related stressors that may have long-lasting …

A multisite retrospective review exploring the delivery of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to Veterans via telehealth (TH) versus in person (IP)

Abstract: Objective: Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is strongly recommended for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Yet, few studies have evaluated EMDR in …

Correlates of pain-related disability in older Veterans with chronic low back pain

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a potentially disabling condition that affects an estimated one third of older adults. Treatments recommended by existing …

Furthering our understanding of post-traumatic mental health conditions and intimate relationship outcomes in Veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq

Abstract: Objective: Although there has been substantial research on post-traumatic stress disorder and its commonly comorbid conditions, the unique associations among these mental …

Character of discharge from the US military and suicide mortality

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Suicide risk may be elevated among individuals who separate from military service with a character of discharge or service that was not honorable (ie, …

Collaborative tailoring of the Reach Out, Stay Strong Essentials (ROSE) program for pregnant Veterans in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration: a qualitative case study of contextual conditions and adaptations

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Reach Out, Stay Strong Essentials (ROSE) is an evidence-based intervention for preventing post-partum depression being implemented across U.S. Veterans Health …

Risk and protective factors that distinguish United States Veterans with a history of suicidal ideation and suicide attempt

Abstract: Many risk and protective factors for suicidal thoughts and behaviors among United States veterans are known. However, factors differentiating veterans who endorse …

Lived experiences of reintegration for Afghanistan Veterans who were Army combat medics

Abstract:The purpose of this study was to examine the lived experiences, strengths, and challenges of reintegrating into civilian life for GWOT Army veterans who were medics. Three …

Suicide among Veterans

Abstract:For more than two decades since 2001, the suicide rate has been rising in the general U.S. population, especially among veterans. This Veterans' Issues in Focus essay is …

Association of long COVID documentation with clinical outcomes among Veterans with diabetes

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine public health impacts of Long COVID on long-term hyperglycemia and metabolic health. MATERIALS & METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study …