2023 Veterans’ well-being community health needs assessment: Understanding Canadian Veterans’ health and well-being

Abstract: Introduction: The 2023 Veterans’ Well-being Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is a tool to support the health and well-being of Canadian Veterans. It can be used …

Outcomes of a remotely delivered complementary and integrative health partnered intervention to improve chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms: randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Nonpharmacological interventions for veterans are needed to help them manage chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Complementary and …

Multi-modal risk factors differentiate suicide attempters from ideators in military Veterans with major depressive disorder

Abstract: Background: The suicide rate for United States military veterans is 1.5× higher than that of non-veterans. To meaningfully advance suicide prevention efforts, research …

Should military Veterans be classified as high risk for prostate cancer screening? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Objective: To assess the unique risks of prostate cancer among U.S. veterans, and to advocate for improved care by raising awareness of the gaps in current AUA guidelines …

Descriptive analysis of types and diagnoses associated with lower extremity amputation: Analysis of the US Veterans Health Administration database 2019-2023

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans in the US have higher rates of lower extremity amputation (LEA) compared to the general population and these rates have increased between 2008 and …

Gun ownership for safety/protection and unsecured firearm storage practices: Suicide risk and prevention among U.S. army service members

Abstract: Introduction: Year 2021 had the highest number firearm suicide deaths in U.S. history, with veterans representing 62.4% of firearm suicide deaths. The study objective is …

Using lean six sigma methods to develop an efficient and sustainable interdisciplinary team program for chronic pain in a VA: PREVAIL interdisciplinary team track

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is highly prevalent in US military Veterans, and pain interdisciplinary teams (IDTs) are the gold standard in pain care. There is no standard or …

Evaluating the effectiveness of social workers as lead community care coordinators of a large integrated Veteran Affairs health care system in the Southeast region

Abstract: A Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS) in the Southeast region implemented the Social Workers as Lead Community Care Coordinators (SWLCCC) program to prevent delays …

Trends in initial antihypertensive medication prescribing among >2.8 million Veterans newly diagnosed with hypertension, 2000 to 2019

Abstract: Background: Among patients diagnosed with high blood pressure (BP), initial dual therapy has been recommended for patients with high pretreatment systolic BP …

Veteran suicide thoughts and attempts during the transition from military service to civilian life: Qualitative insights

Abstract: A rapidly growing literature highlights a critical need for targeted suicide prevention and risk mitigation strategies for veterans navigating the military-to-civilian …

Veterans in Northern Ireland: Evaluation of chronic pain experience, service type, and physical and mental health functioning

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is common and associated with disruptions in quality of life (QoL) and psychosocial functioning. These issues are particularly pronounced in …

Examination of congruity between subjective and objective working memory in Veterans with mild TBI and relation to psychiatric symptoms and childhood trauma

Abstract: Objectives: There is conflicting evidence regarding congruence between subjective cognitive decline and objective cognitive performance for individuals with a history of …