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Nursing home star ratings and end-of-life care quality: Lessons learned from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objectives: More than 25% of deaths among older adults occur in nursing homes. Thus, assessments of nursing home quality, including the widely used 5-star rating systems, …

Mental health and cognition in women Veterans enrolled in the health of Vietnam era Veteran women's study (HealthViEWS)

Abstract: Objective: This analysis explored relationships between mental health symptoms and conditions and cognitive function in a cohort of Vietnam-era women veterans from the …

Veteran recidivism rates based on race/ethnicity and participation in the diversion program

Abstract: There has been an increase in the number of justice-involved veterans experiencing mental …

Psychometric properties of a Persian version of the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) in Iranian soldiers

Abstract: Objective: Suicide is an important health issue nearly all over the world. The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (CSSRS) is a well-known instrument for suicide risk …

Abuse disclosure and documentation in the medical record: An observational matched-cohort study in the US Military Health System

Abstract: Aim: This study aims to evaluate the overall incidence of abuse code documentation in the medical records of patients assigned female, and the relationships between abuse …

Mortality among Veterans with epilepsy: Temporal significance of traumatic brain injury exposure

Abstract: Objective: Epilepsy is associated with significant mortality risk. There is limited research examining how traumatic brain injury (TBI) timing affects mortality in …

The relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and gastrointestinal disease in United States Military Veterans

Abstract: Background: This study examined the relationship between gastrointestinal disease and post-traumatic stress disorder in U.S. military Veterans. Based on literature and …

Racial and ethnic and rural variations in access to primary care for Veterans following the MISSION Act

Abstract: Importance: The 2018 Veterans Affairs Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act was implemented to increase timely …

Equity in access for Veterans in the VA community care program

Abstract: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has long been committed to providing quality, veterancentric care, a mission evolving through significant legislative …

From service member to student: Can associations between failure to attend and retention help identify at risk student Veterans?

Abstract: Student veterans are a unique population on college/university campuses who may face numerous obstacles associated with transitioning from service member to student. One …

Oral health practices related risk factors and prevalence of dental caries in Armed Forces: A multicentric study

Abstract: Background: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease known to be associated with the individual's lifestyle and attitude to health. Prevalence of dental caries in …

Prevalence and mechanisms of anterior cruciate ligament tears in military personnel: A cross-sectional study in Iran

Abstract: Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is common in military setting; such an injury increase institutional costs and workforce strain, however, few studies …