Physical health correlates of co-occurring chronic pain and PTSD among U.S. Veterans: Results from a nationally representative study

Abstract: Co-occurring chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects between 4%-8% of the U.S. veteran population. A large body of research has documented the …

Investigating voices centered in Veteran family research: A call for greater representation

Abstract: When studying family systems and phenomena occurring within the family, a multi-informant approach allows researchers to capture nuanced accounts of family dynamics from …

Non-pharmacological interventions for Veterans living with chronic pain: a scoping review and intervention map

Abstract: Purpose: To describe the content of studied intervention programs, the rationale/mechanism and outcomes from these studies and the limitations and gaps within the …

Mindfulness in U.S. Military Veterans: prevalence, correlates, and functional significance

Abstract: While there is a growing body of literature on mindfulness and mindfulness-based interventions in veteran population, less is known about who might benefit from these …

Environmental barriers are associated with rehabilitation needs 10 to 15 years after traumatic brain injury: A Veterans Affairs traumatic brain injury model systems study

Abstract: Objective: To examine the association between environmental barriers and unmet rehabilitation needs during chronic recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI) in persons …

Area deprivation index and melanoma thickness in Veterans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: The US Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides comprehensive medical care for enrolled veterans. Differences in melanoma diagnosis, associated with …

Women and men Veterans' initiation, engagement, and retention in treatment for substance use disorders: A cross-sectional investigation using VHA administrative data

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: More men have substance use disorders (SUD) in the US compared to women; however, the gender gap is closing, including among US veterans. Little information …

Preprocessing of natural language process variables using a data-driven method improves the association with suicide risk in a large Veterans affairs population

Abstract: Objective: Suicide risk assessment has historically relied heavily on clinical evaluations and patient self-reports. Natural language processing (NLP) of electronic …

Legal-involved Veterans are less likely to receive guideline-concordant colorectal cancer screening

Abstract: Background: Programs to improve health care for adults with criminal legal involvement, including those who have been released from incarceration in jails or prisons or …

Veterans at high risk for post-COVID-19 suicide attempts or other self-directed violence

Abstract: Importance: US veterans have a higher risk of suicide than the general civilian population. Research suggests that COVID-19 infection is associated with increased risk of …

Longitudinal trends of sleep services for Veterans with and without serious mental illness in VA electronic health records

Abstract: Sleep problems commonly co-occur with serious mental illnesses (SMI) and are associated with negative outcomes, though may be underrecognized and undertreated. This study …

Examining the factor structure of the nine-item avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder screen in a national US military Veteran sample

Abstract: Disordered eating is a prevalent and relevant health concern that remains understudied among U.S. military veterans. Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is …