The association of non-severe COVID-19 infection and progression to frailty among robust older Veterans

Abstract: Background: Studies have shown that frailty was increased in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. However, it is not clear whether non-severe COVID-19 increases the risk for …

County characteristics and veteran suicide in the United States, 2011-2018

Abstract: Introduction: Few studies have examined county-level hotspots of veteran suicide and associated place-based contributors, limiting development of targeted community-level …

A scoping review of interventions targeting the mental health of Australian Veterans

Abstract: Serving in the military can have significant impacts on the mental health of veterans and their families. Military personnel can be exposed to a range of physical …

The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia on sleep outcomes in the context of pain among older adult Veterans

Abstract: Background: Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the gold-standard treatment for insomnia disorder in adults. Compared to young adults, older adults have …

Intensity, characteristics, and factors associated with receipt of care coordination among high-risk Veterans in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has initiatives underway to enhance the provision of care coordination (CC), particularly among high-risk Veterans. …

Posttraumatic survivor guilt is associated with white matter microstructure alterations

Abstract: Background: Military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) commonly experience posttraumatic guilt. Guilt over commission or omission evolves when …

Differential effects of a social work staffing intervention on social work access among rural and highly rural Veterans: A cohort study

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the impact on rural Veterans' access to social work services of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national program to increase social work …

Comparison between in-person, telehealth, and combination visits among Veterans treated in a pharmacist-led diabetes management clinic

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System converted its pharmacist-run Diabetes Intense Medical Management (DIMM) Clinic to telehealth during the …

Relationships of DSM-5 PTSD symptom clusters to suicidal ideation and death ideation in outpatient military Veterans

Abstract: Veterans with PTSD are at higher risk for suicide. This study examined the specific associations of PTSD symptom clusters with suicidal ideation (SI) and death ideation …

Prospective comparison of risk factors for firearm suicide and non-firearm suicide in a large population-based cohort of current and former US service members: Findings from the Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: Background: Suicide is a leading cause of death among service members and veterans. Among suicide methods, firearms are the most lethal and commonly used method among …

Emotional awareness and expression therapy vs cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain in older Veterans: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Importance: Chronic pain is common and disabling in older adults, and psychological interventions are indicated. However, the gold standard approach, cognitive-behavioral …

Promoting health and wellbeing through non-clinical arts programming: Multi-stakeholder perspectives from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Purpose: While the value of art therapy is well-established and arts are increasingly leveraged to promote health and wellbeing more broadly, little is known about the …