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UK service personnel amputations: financial year 2022/2023

Abstract: This annual report provides statistical information on the number of UK service personnel who suffered an amputation for the five-year period 1 April 2018 to 31 March …

Rural-urban disparities in video telehealth use during rapid mental health care virtualization among American Indian/Alaska Native veterans

Abstract: Importance: American Indian/Alaska Native veterans experience a high risk for health inequities, including mental health (MH) care access. Rapid virtualization of MH care …

Incidence and prevalence of eating disorders among active duty US military‐dependent youth from 2016 to 2021

Abstract: Objective: The offspring of US military service members may be at increased risk for eating disorders. However, no epidemiological studies to date have evaluated eating …

Sex disparities in self-reported musculoskeletal injuries in the Canadian armed forces

Abstract: Recent comprehensive systematic reviews indicate that females are at greater risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) than males in military populations. Considering the …

Lowering expectations: glucocorticoid tapering among Veterans with rheumatoid arthritis achieving low disease activity on stable biologic therapy

Abstract: Objective: In the Steroid EliMination In Rheumatoid Arthritis (SEMIRA) trial, 65% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in low disease activity (LDA) on stable …

Racial and ethnic disparities and facility-level variation in GLP-1 RA prescription among US Veterans with CKD

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate racial and ethnic disparities in dialysis facility-level performance and identify factors contributing to these disparities. The study …

New Weapons in the Battle Against Type 2 Diabetes in Veterans: Shared Medical Appointments and Conversation Maps

Abstract: This quality improvement pilot study explored the effect of using Conversation Maps (CMs) during shared medical appointments (SMA) on diabetes knowledge, self-efficacy, …

A pilot replication study of implementing an equine-assisted services program within a VA residential substance use disorder treatment program

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veterans have high rates of substance use disorders and other mental health conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder. Effective treatments for …

Caring for the carers: an evaluation of the recovery, readjustment and reintegration programme (R3P)

Abstract: The challenges faced by healthcare workers, not least during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, have been extensively studied, and concerns continue to be highlighted …

The impact of tinnitus severity on work functioning among US. Military Veterans with tinnitus

Abstract: Tinnitus is highly prevalent among military Veterans. Severe tinnitus can be associated with negative impacts on daily life. Veterans with severe tinnitus may also have …

Pandemic-related posttraumatic psychological growth in U.S. military veterans: A 3-year, nationally representative, longitudinal study

Abstract: Little is known about the positive psychological changes or posttraumatic growth (PTG) in response to the pandemic as the COVID-19 vaccines has become widely available. …

The effect of a reduction in irrational beliefs on posttraumatic stress disorder (ptsd), depression, and anxiety symptoms in a group treatment for post-9/11 veterans

Abstract: Previous research has indicated that a Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)-Informed Group focused on changing irrational beliefs to address comorbid depression and …