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Evaluating the return on investment of U.S. Army Holistic Health and Fitness Performance Teams: A matched difference-in-differences study of readiness and economic outcomes

Abstract: PURPOSE: Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) is the United States Army's largest force modernization initiative aimed at preserving combat power by optimizing soldier …

Real-world delivery of a transdiagnostic safety aid reduction treatment for anxiety and related symptoms among Veterans presenting to primary care

Abstract: Anxiety and related symptoms are common among veterans presenting to primary care. Research has shown that integrating mental health providers into primary care clinics, …

Pharmacist-led fentanyl test strip education and distribution for Veterans in substance use treatment: A quality improvement project

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Unregulated fentanyl use is driving overdose deaths, and fentanyl test strips (FTS) are a tool to support overdose risk reduction. This quality improvement …

Reaching rural Veterans: Applying mind-body skills for pain using a whole health telehealth intervention: The RAMP pilot study

Abstract: PURPOSE: The current study piloted a telehealth, multicomponent intervention for rural Veterans, to increase access to non-pharmacological approaches to managing chronic …

Evaluation of the "Follow Your Heart" project: Academic detailing to improve hypertension composite quality measure

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In 2023, the Virtual Integrated Services Network (VISN) 20 of the United States (US) Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ranked last out of 18 regions in the …

Advancing measurement-based care in military and Veteran mental health: An implementation science perspective

Abstract:This special edition on measurement-based care (MBC) highlights that, despite the strong evidence base, MBC has not been consistently adopted or sustained in routine …

Utilization and costs of mobile medical units for Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: The Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system Homeless Patient Aligned Care Teams (HPACT) program began staggered deployment of mobile medical units (MMUs) to …

Optimizing postoperative opioid prescribing in Veterans undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasties

Abstract: Opioid prescribing following orthopedic surgeries, such as total hip arthroplasties (THA) and total knee arthroplasties (TKA), is a critical focus area given the risks of …

Effectiveness of emotionally focused couple therapy in a multidisciplinary Veterans Health Care setting

Abstract: Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) is an empirically validated treatment for relationship distress with well-established efficacy. However, there is an increased …

Cost-effectiveness of evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD: An examination of different treatment delivery modalities

Abstract: The goal of this study was to examine the cost-effectiveness of evidence-based psychotherapies for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including prolonged exposure and …

Enhancing identification and diagnosis of nightmare disorder in active duty patients at a sleep disorders center: A quality improvement initiative

Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVES: Nightmare Disorder (NDO) is an underdiagnosed sleep disorder causing significant impairment, particularly in active duty U.S. military personnel who …

Examining differences in wait times for primary care in the Veterans Health Administration (VA) by race and ethnicity: What role do within-facility and between-facility differences play?

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Prior studies at the national level indicate that primary care wait times exceeded the 20-day veterans Health Administration (VA) wait time standards set for …