A scoping review of protective factors that contribute to posttraumatic wellbeing for trauma-exposed military service members and Veterans

Abstract: Military service members experience higher levels of cumulative trauma than the general population, increasing their risk of mental health problems. This scoping review …

“They just don't get around to it”: Clinician perspectives on lung cancer screening and racial disparities among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Lung cancer screening (LCS) rates are low across the United States, with substantial disparities in availability and uptake. This trend is also reflected in …

Mental health care quality across the COVID-19 pandemic in rural versus urban patients

Abstract: This study reports on the quality of mental health care delivered to rural and urban Department of Veterans Affairs patients across the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a …

Psychosocial needs of incarcerated Veterans with other than honorable discharge characterizations

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration recently expanded eligibility to allow behavioral health care for veterans with "other than honorable" (OTH) discharge …

PTSD symptoms and indices of suicide attempt seriousness among military service members psychiatrically hospitalized for a suicide attempt

Abstract: Objective: Prior studies have demonstrated a robust link between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and suicide attempts among military personnel; however, to …

Preoperative glycemic control and acute endophthalmitis after cataract surgery in United States Veterans with diabetes mellitus

Abstract: PURPOSE: To evaluate whether preoperative glycemic control is predictive of acute endophthalmitis after cataract surgery. DESIGN: Retrospective case-control study. …

Variation in pandemic impacts on the mental health of black, Hispanic, and white American Veterans

Abstract: Veterans identifying as members of ethnic/racial minority groups are disproportionately affected by adverse social determinants of health and consequently may be uniquely …

The impact of patient suicide loss on mental health clinicians in Veterans Affairs health care facilities

Abstract: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinicians are at elevated risk of patient suicide loss due to the high rates of suicide in the veteran population. Clinician support …

Insights into recovery: A qualitative analysis of primary care provider perspectives on treating Veterans with opioid use disorder in the VA primary care setting

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) has prioritized addressing opioid use disorder (OUD) due to rising opioid overdose rates among Veterans, aiming to …

Creation of an interactive dashboard to facilitate early detection of cardiac amyloidosis in African American Veterans

Abstract: Background:Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is an underdiagnosed cause of heart failure (HF) that disproportionately impacts men of African descent. Without a standardized method …

Women Veterans in primary care-mental health integration (PC-MHI) settings: A scoping literature review

Abstract: Women veterans (WV) present to Veterans Health Administration with mental health and medical treatment needs that differ from men and civilian women. Primary Care-Mental …

Mortality among Veterans with serious mental illness who were lost to VHA care

Abstract: Importance: Continuity of care for Veterans with serious mental illness (SMI) is a priority for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), as gaps in care are common and …