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Use of real time clinical video telehealth to home by primary care providers within the Veterans Health Administration during the first wave of the covid-19 pandemic: variability across VA stations and with time

Abstract: Objective: Determine the extent to which use of Clinical Video Telehealth to Home (VT2H) for primary care licensed independent practitioner visits (PCLIPVs) varied over …

Suicidal thoughts and behaviours among military veterans: Protocol for a prospective, observational, neuroimaging study

Abstract: This study’s overarching goal is to examine the relationship between brain circuits and suicidal thoughts and behaviours (STBs) in a transdiagnostic sample of US …

Home and community-based service use varies by health care team and comorbidity level of veterans with dementia

Abstract: Home and community-based services (HCBSs) such as home care and adult day centers are vital to supporting adults with dementia in community settings. We investigated …

Cross-sectional analysis of health behavior tracking, perceived health, fitness, and health literacy among active-duty Air Force personnel

Abstract: There is a paucity of evidence connecting health literacy, perceived wellness, self-reported fitness activity, or military readiness to wearable devices. Moreover, we do …

Trajectory of blood pressure after initiating anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide treatment of migraine: A target trial emulation from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is involved in migraine pathophysiology and blood pressure regulation. Although clinical trials have established the …

Sexual risk taking among survivors of uS Military sexual assault: Associations with ptsd symptom severity and alcohol use

Abstract: Sexual risk taking may be heightened among U.S. service members and veterans reporting military sexual assault (MSA) exposure. MSA increases the risk for posttraumatic …

Prevalence and Correlates of VA-Purchased Community Care Use Among Post-9/11-Era Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury

Abstract: Objective: Post-9/11-era veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) have greater health-related complexity than veterans overall, and may require coordinated care from …

Health outcomes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in caregivers of service members and Veterans with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Purpose: To examine change in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) during the COVID-19 pandemic in caregivers of service members/veterans (SMVs) with traumatic brain …

Expanding behavioral and occupational health research in military police

Abstract: It is important to understand the behavioral and occupational health needs of military police personnel, a high-risk and understudied population. The incidence rates of …

Child maltreatment history, deployment-related traumatic events, and past 12-month cannabis use among Veterans in Canada

Abstract: Objective: Cannabis use among veterans in Canada is an understudied public health priority. The current study examined cannabis use prevalence and the relationships …

Association between services to address adverse social determinants of health and suicide mortality among veterans with indicators of housing instability, unemployment, and justice involvement

Abstract: Suicide among Veterans continues to be a priority issue addressed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In addition to a variety of services specifically …

Changes in mental health among U.S. military veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: A network analysis

Abstract: Increases of symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression have been observed among individuals exposed to potentially traumatic events in the …