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Epidemiology of community-acquired acute kidney injury among US Veterans

Abstract: Rationale & Objective: Community-acquired acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) develops outside of the hospital and is the most common form of AKI globally. National …

Exploring racial/ethnic disparities in substance dependence and serious psychological distress among US Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: There are substantial racial/ethnic disparities in substance use and mental health among civilian populations, but few studies have examined these disparities …

Late mortality after covid-19 infection among US veterans vs risk-matched comparators: a 2-year cohort analysis

Abstract: Importance: Despite growing evidence of persistent problems after acute COVID-19, how long the excess mortality risk associated with COVID-19 persists is unknown. …

Factors associated with the recurrence of suicidal thoughts and behaviours among depressed veterans who have attempted suicide

Abstract: The recurrence of suicidal thoughts and behaviours represent a common threat to the wellbeing and lives of people who attempt suicide. It is not clear whether suicide …

Implementation strategies to improve posttraumatic stress disorder care in rural veterans

Abstract: Prior research has noted treatment inequalities in the care of rural veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This project sought to increase the delivery, or …

Changes in opioid prescribing in veterans with headache during the COVID-19 pandemic: A regression discontinuity in time analysis

Abstract: To determine changes in opioid prescribing among veterans with headaches during the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic by comparing the stay-at-home phase …

Establishing cut-offs for the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for people living with chronic pain

Abstract:Introduction: This study aimed to establish clinically informed sub-group cut-offs for the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ) by examining correlations and main and …

Heterogeneity in unmet treatment need and barriers to accessing mental health services among uS Military service members with serious psychological distress

Abstract: The goal of the current study is to examine heterogeneity in mental health treatment utilization, perceived unmet treatment need, and barriers to accessing care among …

Investigating factors associated with medicinal cannabis authorization dosage among military Veterans in Canada

Abstract: Introduction: Since 2008, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) has provided Canadian Armed Forces Regular Force Veterans with reimbursement of Cannabis for Medical Purposes …

Choosing Veterans Affairs: Determinants of post-9/11 Veterans' enrollment in Veterans Affairs health care

Abstract: Following recent policy changes, younger Veterans have particularly increased options for where to receive their health care. Although existing research provides some …

Wellness checks: Piloting a universal intervention for soldiers

Abstract: As part of an Army pilot program, mandatory annual wellness checks were initiated to introduce individuals to counseling and to support psychological resilience and …

Association between self-reported health and reliance on Veterans Affairs for health care among Veterans Affairs enrollees

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the largest integrated health care system in the US. However, most enrollees (80%) have other health insurance. Veterans’ …