Guideline-concordant cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in the Veterans Health Administration Polytrauma/Traumatic Brain Injury System of Care

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the recommended first-line treatment over medication. However, its use among Veterans in the …

Using self-identified gender identity data to advance health equity among transgender and gender diverse Veterans in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Identification of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people has been limited to diagnoses and text rather than self-identified gender identity (SIGI), …

Risk of hospital readmissions and association with receipt of post-hospitalization care coordination services among high-risk Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine associations between receipt of post-hospitalization care coordination and VA-delivered, VA-purchased, and Medicare fee-for-service hospital …

Opportunities and barriers to engaging caregivers in firearm suicide prevention: Findings from focus groups with caregivers of Veterans

Abstract: Background: Firearms are involved in more than 70% of U.S. Veteran suicides. Caregivers, defined as family members or concerned significant others, can play an important …

Using the death/suicide implicit association task to prospectively predict near-term suicidal behavior in high-risk Veterans

Abstract: The 90-day period after a suicide attempt or hospitalization for suicidal behavior is a period of increased risk for psychiatric patients. However, predicting who among …

Wartime blast induced mild traumatic brain injury in the military, damage to white matter tracts, and neuropsychological symptoms: A systematic review

Abstract: Chronic traumatic encephalopathy has originally been described in the 1950s in concussion-providing sports such as boxing. Since the early 2010s, the concept is used for …

Management trends of urethral stricture disease: A two-decade (2000-2024) comparison between Veteran and civilian populations

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate trends in the prevalence of urethral stricture disease (USD) and treatment approaches within the veteran and civilian populations over the past two …

Wartime blast induced mild traumatic brain injury in the military, damage to white matter tracts, and neuropsychological symptoms: A systematic review

Abstract: Chronic traumatic encephalopathy has originally been described in the 1950s in concussion-providing sports such as boxing. Since the early 2010s, the concept is used for …

Posttraumatic stress symptoms, functioning, and suicidal ideation in older U.S. Veterans: A network analysis

Abstract: Objectives : To identify posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms most central to the disorder and examine associations with functioning and suicidal ideation (SI) …

Rates and patterns of intimate partner violence among service members and Veterans

Abstract: Those who have served in the military are at heightened risk for intimate partner violence (IPV), defined as threatened or actual physical, sexual, or psychological abuse …

ACT for postsurgical pain and dysfunction in at-risk Veterans: Multisite, double-blind, cluster RCT

Abstract: Persistent postsurgical pain (PPSP) and functional limitations after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) often vary in severity and duration, with higher levels seen in …

Design and development of a virtual standardized patient to support suicide safety planning among U.S. Veterans and military personnel

Abstract: Virtual Standardized Patients (VSPs) are computer-based training simulations that expand access to experiential, evidence-based mental health training at low cost and …