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Quantifying health gains in the Veteran community: Analyzing the impact of Team RWB activities on key health indicators in Veterans

Abstract: Notably, at the study’s onset, the participants, which were newly-joined Team RWB members, were generally more unhealthy than the general population. They displayed …

Understanding Veterans' perceived improvement in PTSD treatment: Examining its association with clinical predictors and clinically meaningful improvement thresholds

Abstract: Background: Patients' perceived improvement has utility in contextualizing markers of treatment success, often measured through PTSD severity, other clinical factors, and …

Improving early intervention: Identifying risk factors for UK military Veterans that access military charities—a case-control study and an AI-powered predictive model open access

Abstract: Some veterans face unique physical, mental, and social challenges, leading them to seek assistance from military charities. This case-control study uses data from the …

Longitudinal analysis of adjustment to civilian life and self-rated mental health using the Life after Service Survey

Abstract: Introduction: Transitioning from the military can be a stressful time in a military member?s life. Although evidence shows several factors are associated with a difficult …

Measurement-based care in a Canadian treatment program for first responders, military personnel, and Veterans: A case study

Abstract: Introduction: The use of measurement-based care (MBC) can significantly improve outcomes for patients, including symptom reduction, improved functioning, and quality of …

Prevalence and implementation of psychiatric advance directives among Veterans with serious mental illness

Abstract: Objective: Psychiatric advance directives (PADs) are evidence‐based tools to increase patient autonomy and reduce coercive practices in inpatient psychiatric settings. …

A multivariable model to predict risk of dementia or death in older Veterans with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with increased risk of both death and dementia in older adults, but no prognostic models currently …

Family incarceration and barriers to mental health care among low-income US Veterans

Abstract:Background: Family member incarceration is a risk factor for mental health challenges. However, less research has investigated the relationship between family member …

Women Veterans and mobility aids

Abstract: Objective: To conduct a needs assessment to learn about women Veterans’ needs, priorities, preferences, and experiences with mobility assistive technology (MAT). …

Construct validity of the Tower of London test: Generating a construct specification equation relating problem characteristics to problem difficulty in a sample of Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: The Tower of London (TOL) is a set of problem-solving tasks that are commonly used to measure cognition. No studies have developed construct specification equations …

Same-day discharge sleeve gastrectomy at a military treatment facility: Protocol and initial outcomes

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become the most common bariatric surgery. Due to its relative safety and low complication rate, it has been …

Psychiatric disorders among older U.S. women by socioeconomic and veteran status

Abstract: Objectives: To examine among women ≥65 years: [1] differences in prevalence and incidence of psychiatric disorders, including substance use and mental health disorders, …