Live opera performances on Veteran recovery from homelessness and post traumatic stress: Post-discussion qualitative analysis

Abstract: There is limited research on the impact of art forms, including opera, on audience and cast engagement in understanding mental health needs and support for Veterans at …

Development of a patient decision aid to prevent firearm suicide among US women reserve and National Guard Veterans

Abstract: Background: Firearms are the leading method of suicide death among women Veterans, accounting for nearly half of such deaths. Interventions addressing firearm suicide …

Residual PTSD and depression symptoms among Veterans receiving prolonged exposure therapy with and without topiramate

Abstract:Objective: Residual symptoms are common following posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment. Despite the high prevalence of and poor outcomes associated with …

Rural Veteran perceptions of a virtual health resource center in a community-based setting

Abstract: Background: Virtual care (VC) services (e.g., telemedicine) could help address transportation barriers to healthcare among rural Veterans. The Veterans Health …

The association between alcohol use and belongingness on suicidality among currently serving military personnel: The moderating effect of post-traumatic stress symptoms

Abstract: Suicide is a significant public health concern among the military population. Thus, it is vital to understand suicide risk factors in this population. Alcohol use and …

A psychometric evaluation of the coping self-efficacy scale among LGBTQ plus Veterans

Abstract: Due to unique stressors faced by LGBTQ+ Veterans, it is important to understand how existing strengths, like coping self-efficacy, can be leveraged for health promotion …

The mental health of U.S. Veterans before and after the COVID-19 pandemic: Examining the demographic and environmental correlates of courses of distress in the LIGHT cohort

Abstract: Purpose: We examined courses of distress in US veterans before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of demographic and environmental characteristics on …

Wartime occurrence of severe aplastic anemia in previously healthy military service members: A case series

Abstract: Wartime conditions present major challenges to the timely diagnosis and management of severe aplastic anemia (SAA). We describe 3 previously healthy military service …

Within-person score distribution measures as performance validity indicators in service members and Veterans with and without history of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study examined within-person score distribution measures (WPSD) as a performance validity indicator using the overall test battery mean (OTBM), …

Low-carbohydrate nutrition counseling with continuous glucose monitoring to improve metabolic health among Veterans with type 2 diabetes: Pilot quality improvement initiative study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: One in 4 Veterans who receive care through the Veterans Health Administration has type 2 diabetes (T2D). Dietary carbohydrate restriction can promote weight …

Exploring student experiences in a transdisciplinary clinical immersion course on needs identification in Veteran and service member healthcare settings

Abstract: Background: As the number of BME clinical immersion experiences expands across university curricula, there is a growing opportunity for BME educators to share practical …

Long-term impact of battle injuries; Ten-year follow-up of Dutch servicemembers injured in Afghanistan

Abstract: Background: Our five-year follow-up of injured service members deployed to Afghanistan showed that battlefield casualties (BCs) experience lower quality of life and …