Reductions in PTSD severity precede reductions in pain intensity among Veterans receiving intensive treatment

Abstract: Objective: Chronic pain often co-occurs with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The mutual maintenance hypothesis proposes that there may be shared underlying …

Socioeconomic correlates of suicidal ideation in military Veterans: Examining the interaction between homelessness and financial debt

Abstract: Studies in veterans have yet to examine interconnections between homelessness, financial debt, and suicidal ideation. We analyzed data from a nationally-representative …

Posttraumatic stress disorder in older Veterans admitted to VA community living centers: Prevalence and risk correlates

Abstract: Objectives: To examine prevalence and risk correlates for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurring during or after admission to a Veterans Administration (VA) …

Relationships between applied mindfulness practice, chronic pain, and pain-related functioning in Veterans

Abstract: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been shown to improve chronic pain and associated conditions like depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders. However, there is …

Racial disparities in prosthesis abandonment and mobility outcomes after lower limb amputation from a dysvascular etiology in a Veteran population

Abstract: Background: Non-Hispanic Black (NHB) individuals have higher rates of amputation and increased risk of a transfemoral amputation due to dysvascular disease than …

Poor sleep and decreased cortical thickness in Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Background: Poor sleep quality has been associated with changes in brain volume among veterans, particularly those who have experienced mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) …

Outcomes of a 1-year pilot study implementing universal hepatitis delta virus testing among Veterans with chronic hepatitis B

Abstract: Current US guidelines recommend risk-based testing for hepatitis delta virus (HDV) in persons with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). While there is debate as to whether a …

Effect of a 15-week whole foods, plant-based diet, physical activity, and stress management intervention on cardiometabolic risk factors in a population of US Veterans: A retrospective analysis

Abstract: Military Veterans have a higher risk of incident atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) than the general population and are often clinically complex. We studied …

Challenges with mobility devices for female Veterans with spinal cord injuries

Abstract: CONTEXT: The growing number of females entering the armed forces has led to an increase in the number of female Veterans with spinal cord injury and diseases (SCI/D) …

Clinical benefits of self-guided mindfulness coach mobile app use for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A pilot randomized control trial

Abstract: Objective: Mindfulness training can relieve posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in military veterans and others but is inconsistently accessible. Self-guided …

Response styles to positive affect during a positive psychology intervention for Veterans with PTSD and moral injury: Preliminary results from a moral elevation intervention pilot trial

Abstract: Objective: Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or moral injury are at risk of maladaptive response styles to positive emotions, such as emotional numbing. …

Development of a peer-delivered primary care intervention to improve Veteran mental health treatment engagement

Abstract: Veteran engagement in mental health treatment (MHT) remains low. Peer specialists (PS) are well positioned to implement interventions addressing barriers to MHT …