• Method: Quantitative
Clear all

Quality of bariatric surgery at Veterans Affairs versus community care hospitals

Abstract: Background: Under the Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act of 2018, Veterans can obtain Veterans Health Administration …

The association between self-reported types of toxic exposures and symptom severity among Gulf War Era Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Gulf War illness is a chronic multisymptom illness impacting Veterans of the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War. Toxic exposures are believed to be associated with …

Cannabis legalization and cannabis use disorder by sex in Veterans Health Administration patients, 2005–2019

Abstract: Background: Understanding sex differences in the effects of cannabis legalization and increasing risk for cannabis use disorder (CUD) is important. We hypothesized that …

Clinical information extraction from notes of Veterans with lymphoid malignancies: Natural language processing study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Clinical natural language processing (cNLP) techniques are commonly developed and used to extract information from clinical notes to facilitate clinical …

A prospective study of pre-trauma fear learning and extinction as risk factors for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Identifying risk for developing trauma-related disorders is a critical step in future prevention and intervention strategies. Impairments in inhibition of learned fear, …

Probable trauma-associated sleep disorder among Ukrainian combatants with stress-related mental disorders

Abstract: The Russian-Ukrainian war has created a mental health crisis among combatants, with sleep disorders representing a critical aspect of combat-related conditions. The …

Whole exome sequencing analysis of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in a Veteran cohort implicates inflammatory pathways and genes previously associated with psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide is a leading cause of death among younger veterans; however, the genetic basis of suicide remains largely unknown. While prior genome-wide association …

Updated nonresponse adjustment for the Department of Veterans Affairs bereaved family survey performance measure

Abstract: Declining response rates pose a threat to the validity of large surveys designed to measure quality of care. For over a decade, the Department of Veterans Affairs has …

Genetic and epigenetic analysis of plasma glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) levels in PTSD

Abstract: Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) is an astrocytic marker that can be assessed in blood using single molecule array technology. Recent studies suggest that …

Influence of alcohol consumption on resilience, emotional intelligence, and self-esteem in army personnel: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Military personnel face physical and psychological challenges that may contribute to unhealthy behaviors, such as alcohol consumption. This study aimed to analyze the …

Predictors of competitive integrated employment among Veterans across state-federal vocational rehabilitation programs: A national analysis

Abstract: Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) is recognized as a crucial factor for improving economic, psychological, and physical well-being. However, limited research exists …

Patterns of return to homelessness among military Veterans in permanent housing: Implications for prevention

Abstract: There is growing interest in assisting individuals who return to homelessness after obtaining permanent housing. However, little evidence exists on those who make …