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Social vulnerability as a neighborhood-level determinant of pancreatic cancer survivorship: A national analysis of Veterans Affairs patients

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans Affairs (VA) patients participate within the largest USA equal-access healthcare system, though still experience cancer mortality disparities by …

Actual concordance between Veterans with Gulf War Illness and their providers’ illness perceptions is not related to patient satisfaction nor treatment adherence

Abstract: Objective: Patients with persistent physical symptom (PPS) conditions, such as Gulf War Illness (GWI), report disagreement or “non-concordance” with their providers …

Rasch analysis of psychometric properties of knee pain and function scales in adults with non-traumatic non-surgical patellofemoral pain: Implications for military personnel

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study evaluates the psychometric properties of 3 widely used assessment tools for adults reporting patellofemoral pain (PFP): The Anterior Knee Pain …

Outcomes from a posttraumatic growth-oriented program among Veterans: A quasi-experimental retrospective study

Abstract: Objective: The present study is a retrospective quasi-experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Warrior PATHH (WP) program at improving posttraumatic growth …

Severe maternal morbidity during and after pregnancy among Veterans with systemic lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract: Objective: To describe severe maternal morbidity (SMM) among veterans with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who use Department of Veterans …

Psychological well-being, PTSD, and their associations with eating disturbances in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Trauma is associated with disordered eating in many populations. Military personnel, a population with strict focus on maintaining body condition, experience traumatic …

Telebehavioral health care utilization among U.S. military personnel before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Behavioral health conditions, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder, and suicidality, affect 18% of service members each …

Trends in insomnia diagnosis and sleep prescriptions in the COVID-19 peri-pandemic period among U.S. active duty service members

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Insomnia is a prevalent condition that can significantly impair cognitive function, emotional regulation, and overall health, particularly affecting …

Understanding factors associated with mental health treatment discharge outcomes among military-connected children and adolescents

Abstract: Children and adolescents in military families face a heightened risk of adverse mental health outcomes compared to their civilian peers. While research has enhanced our …

Upper gastrointestinal symptoms and Gulf War Illness in a clinical cohort of US Veterans: A retrospective, cross-sectional study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Approximately 30% of the 700000 US Gulf War Veterans (GWVs) report symptoms collectively termed Gulf War Illness (GWI), a multisymptom illness of uncertain …

Using natural language processing to extract carotid stenosis severity from clinical notes to create a nationwide Veteran cohort

Abstract:Objective: The prevalence of moderate to severe asymptomatic carotid stenosis (i.e., atherosclerotic narrowing of the extracranial carotid arteries) is generally ∼6% and …

Validating 2 short form pain catastrophizing scales in active duty U.S. Army soldiers seeking chronic pain treatment

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The 13-item Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) is a self-report tool commonly used to measure the tendency to catastrophize chronic pain. Clinically, the …