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Building emotional self-awareness teletherapy in civilians and service members with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To explore the early efficacy of Building Emotional Self-awareness Teletherapy (BEST) at reducing alexithymia and improving emotional functioning in Civilians …

Concurrent alcohol use and the relative risk of community-acquired pneumonia associated with anticholinergic and non-anticholinergic neurocognitively active medication receipt: A national nested case–control study among US Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: Anticholinergic medications and alcohol each independently increase the risk of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Whether non-anticholinergic neurocognitively …

The ethical dimensions of military public health

Abstract: The practice of public health within military settings presents distinct ethical challenges that differ from those encountered in civilian public health practice. This …

The impact of race on survival and treatment in Veterans treated for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Abstract: Background: Black individuals have higher incidence and mortality rates of prostate cancer than White individuals, and existing literature on treatment sequencing …

The portrayal of female soldiers: A comparative analysis of German and U.S. military recruitment videos on social media

Abstract: Militaries worldwide are increasingly relying on social media to address recruitment challenges, particularly in attracting women to their ranks. This study compares the …

Feasibility and acceptability of caring cards: A peer-to-peer recovery-oriented suicide prevention intervention for US Veterans

Abstract: Caring Cards is a novel adaptation of caring contacts, where Veterans with a history of suicidality (card makers) create cards for Veterans with active suicidality …

Tobacco cessation strategies in military personnel: A meta-analysis of randomized trials

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of behavioural and pharmacological tobacco cessation interventions among active-duty military personnel and veterans. Methods: We …

Gaps in access to cognitive rehabilitation referrals among Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine whether cognitive symptoms, an indicator of need, was associated with the likelihood that Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) received …

Illness experiences of Veterans reporting long-term symptoms or health challenges from COVID-19: Results from the VA COVID-19 Observational Research Collaboratory

Abstract:Background: Our understanding of the illness experience of long COVID comes mostly from studies conducted among long COVID online communities and support groups or …

Improving health care through the U.S. Veterans Health Administration’s nationwide LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator Program

Abstract:Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identifying, queer (LGBTQ+) veterans experience health and health care disparities. Health care organizations play a critical role in …

What a peer-led, community-engaged lung cancer screening pilot study taught us about reaching black Veterans

Abstract:Despite high lung cancer risk, Black Americans have disproportionately low lung cancer screening (LCS) uptake. This low uptake is driven by low LCS awareness, mistrust of …

Leveraging COVID-19 to modernise depression care for VA primary care populations: Protocol for a sequential explanatory mixed method evaluation

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) integrated mental and physical health services to better detect and treat depression. Primary care nurses conduct …