Examining the psychological measures and feasibility of recreational trail rides in reducing cravings for addictive substances among Veterans: A replication pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: Equine-assisted services have been gaining popularity as complementary therapies for a variety of populations with a diversity of diagnoses. Interventions …

Prevalence of four types of social support and their relation to mental health among low-income US Veterans: Implications for community health

Abstract: To provide a comprehensive examination of different types of social support and associations with mental health among U.S. military veterans, a group vulnerable to …

US military Veteran perspectives on eating disorder screening, diagnosis, and treatment: A qualitative study

Abstract: Objective: We aimed to explore US veteran perspectives on eating disorder screening, diagnosis, patient–provider conversations, and care in the Veterans Health …

Nonendoscopic screening for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma in at-risk Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Although rates of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) in the United States continue to rise, many patients at risk of disease are not screened. EsoCheck (EC), a …

Importance of bilateral hip assessments in unilateral lower-limb amputees: A retrospective review involving older Veterans

Abstract: Background/Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate bone mineral density (BMD) discordance and its implications in veterans with unilateral lower-limb amputation, …

Improving primary care access for rural women Veterans: The Boost Team

Abstract: Objectives: To improve healthcare access for rural cisgender women and gender diverse Veterans, we created the "Boost Team," a clinician-driven telehealth outreach …

Cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp oil use in Veterans using a VA pain clinic: a cross-sectional survey study

Abstract: Background: Many United States veterans utilize prescription opioids to treat chronic pain symptoms and are subsequently at risk for opioid and alcohol misuse. As more …

Research letter: Characterizing lifetime mild TBI exposure among female and male military service members and Veterans in the long-term impact of military-relevant brain injury consortium—chronic effects of neurotrauma consortium study

Abstract: Objective: To (1) characterize lifetime mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) exposures among male and female US military service members and Veterans (SMVs) and (2) evaluate …

The impact of non-pain factors on pain interference among U.S. service members and Veterans with symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: U.S. Service members and Veterans (SM/V) experience elevated rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic pain, and other non-pain symptoms. However, the role of …

The impact of non-pain factors on pain interference among US service members and Veterans with symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: U.S. Service members and Veterans (SM/V) experience elevated rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic pain, and other non-pain symptoms. However, the role of …

Real-world impacts from a decade of Quality Enhancement Research Initiative-partnered projects to translate the Diabetes Prevention Program in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objectives: To describe the impacts of four Veterans Health Administration (VA) Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI) projects implementing an evidence-based …

An exploration of use of force among law enforcement officers with military service

Abstract: This project explores whether military service is correlated with the use of force required to gain compliance by law enforcement officers (LEOs), asking whether …