Access to outpatient occupational therapy services after inpatient psychiatric hospitalization in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Veterans with occupational performance (e.g., activities of daily living [ADL]) limitations who are receiving inpatient psychiatric care may benefit from …

From code to care: AI and human collaboration in crafting Veteran-centric health technology

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The healthcare industry faces dual revolutions with the widespread adoption of mobile healthcare applications and the emergence of generative artificial …

Geographic and socioeconomic landscape of Veterans with head and neck cancer

Abstract: BACKGROUND: US Veterans experience higher rates and worse outcomes for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) compared to civilians. Geographic and socioeconomic …

Military to civilian retirement transition: Moderated mediation model of dispositional factors, transition difficulty, and well-being

Abstract: This study investigated how prior career experiences imprint on individuals' behaviors, particularly in military contexts, shaping their transition into civilian life …

Posttraumatic growth and well-being among body handlers: The role of resilience, coping strategies, and belief in a just world

Abstract: This study examined psychological adaptation among 161 Israeli reserve soldiers who served as body handlers following the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack. The study …

The crack in our souls: Military Veterans' perceptions of a potentially morally injurious peacekeeping mission

Abstract: During peacekeeping missions, military personnel may be exposed to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs). Little is known about how these PMIEs and their impact …

Study protocol for a 1-year, randomized, single-blind, parallel group trial of stand-alone indoor air filtration in the homes of US military Veterans with moderate to severe COPD in metropolitan Chicago

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Exposure to air pollutants in indoor and outdoor air is associated with adverse chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) outcomes. To date, few studies …

Study protocol for a 1-year, randomized, single-blind, parallel group trial of stand-alone indoor air filtration in the homes of US military Veterans with moderate to severe COPD in metropolitan Chicago

Abstract: Background: Exposure to air pollutants in indoor and outdoor air is associated with adverse chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) outcomes. To date, few studies …

Drug-gene interactions and clinical outcomes after vascular surgery in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Pharmacogenetics can improve medication-related outcomes by optimizing efficacy and minimizing adverse effects. It is unknown whether the presence of …

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia with prolonged exposure compared to sleep hygiene and prolonged exposure: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Objective: Co-occurrence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and insomnia disorder is common and associated with greater psychiatric and functional problems than …

Moving beyond mosaic: Co-creating educational and psychosocial resources using military children's voices

Abstract: The Mosaic approach has been effectively used to gather children's voices in early childhood settings using a children's voices framework, although research translation …

The association between aggression and suicidal behaviors in Veterans at risk for suicide

Abstract: Suicide is a leading cause of death among United States veterans. Although aggression is common among veterans and represents a strong predictor of suicidal behaviors in …