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Mental health care quality across the COVID-19 pandemic in rural versus urban patients

Abstract: This study reports on the quality of mental health care delivered to rural and urban Department of Veterans Affairs patients across the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a …

Psychosocial needs of incarcerated Veterans with other than honorable discharge characterizations

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration recently expanded eligibility to allow behavioral health care for veterans with "other than honorable" (OTH) discharge …

PTSD symptoms and indices of suicide attempt seriousness among military service members psychiatrically hospitalized for a suicide attempt

Abstract: Objective: Prior studies have demonstrated a robust link between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and suicide attempts among military personnel; however, to …

Preoperative glycemic control and acute endophthalmitis after cataract surgery in United States Veterans with diabetes mellitus

Abstract: PURPOSE: To evaluate whether preoperative glycemic control is predictive of acute endophthalmitis after cataract surgery. DESIGN: Retrospective case-control study. …

Variation in pandemic impacts on the mental health of black, Hispanic, and white American Veterans

Abstract: Veterans identifying as members of ethnic/racial minority groups are disproportionately affected by adverse social determinants of health and consequently may be uniquely …

The impact of patient suicide loss on mental health clinicians in Veterans Affairs health care facilities

Abstract: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinicians are at elevated risk of patient suicide loss due to the high rates of suicide in the veteran population. Clinician support …

Insights into recovery: A qualitative analysis of primary care provider perspectives on treating Veterans with opioid use disorder in the VA primary care setting

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) has prioritized addressing opioid use disorder (OUD) due to rising opioid overdose rates among Veterans, aiming to …

Creation of an interactive dashboard to facilitate early detection of cardiac amyloidosis in African American Veterans

Abstract: Background:Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is an underdiagnosed cause of heart failure (HF) that disproportionately impacts men of African descent. Without a standardized method …

Women Veterans in primary care-mental health integration (PC-MHI) settings: A scoping literature review

Abstract: Women veterans (WV) present to Veterans Health Administration with mental health and medical treatment needs that differ from men and civilian women. Primary Care-Mental …

The impact of patient barriers and organizational factors on treatment dropout in posttraumatic stress disorder specialty care

Abstract: Many veterans who begin evidence-based therapies for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) discontinue care prior to treatment completion. Examination of individual-level …

Multidisciplinary case review committee: Comprehensive referral source for evaluation and treatment of high-risk exertional injuries fostering safe and expeditious return to duty decisions

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Exertion-related injuries (ERIs) affect Service Members (SM) worldwide with a direct impact on force readiness. Recent evidence has identified that the …

Effects of the leisure-time physical activity environment on odds of glycemic control among a nationwide cohort of United States Veterans with a new type-2 diabetes diagnosis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study examined associations between access to leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) facilities and parks and repeated measures of glycated hemoglobin …