Actual concordance between Veterans with Gulf War Illness and their providers’ illness perceptions is not related to patient satisfaction nor treatment adherence

Abstract: Objective: Patients with persistent physical symptom (PPS) conditions, such as Gulf War Illness (GWI), report disagreement or “non-concordance” with their providers …

Outcomes from a posttraumatic growth-oriented program among Veterans: A quasi-experimental retrospective study

Abstract: Objective: The present study is a retrospective quasi-experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Warrior PATHH (WP) program at improving posttraumatic growth …

Perspectives on the low demand transitional model in engaging and housing hard-to-reach Veterans experiencing unsheltered homelessness

Abstract: Nationwide around 226,080 homeless individuals are unsheltered each night. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Low Demand program is a community-based model …

Psychological resilience in trench warfare: Leveraging mental health frameworks for Ukrainian soldiers

Abstract: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine War has highlighted the profound psychological toll of asymmetrical and hybrid warfare on military personnel, underscoring the need for …

Quantitative evaluation of the Veteran Crisis Line lethal means safety pilot

Abstract: : Background: The Veteran Crisis Line (VCL) Lethal Means Safety (LMS) Pilot offered cable gun locks or medication take-back envelopes to veteran callers at risk of …

Rasch analysis of psychometric properties of knee pain and function scales in adults with non-traumatic non-surgical patellofemoral pain: Implications for military personnel

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study evaluates the psychometric properties of 3 widely used assessment tools for adults reporting patellofemoral pain (PFP): The Anterior Knee Pain …

Outcomes from a posttraumatic growth-oriented program among Veterans: A quasi-experimental retrospective study

Abstract: Objective: The present study is a retrospective quasi-experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Warrior PATHH (WP) program at improving posttraumatic growth …

Revolutionizing remote human subjects' research recruitment in the U.S. military during and post-COVID-19: Lessons learned from a multiphase mental health psychometrics study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Recruitment for human subjects' research in military service members often requires a more nuanced approach because of characteristics unique to this …

Severe maternal morbidity during and after pregnancy among Veterans with systemic lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract: Objective: To describe severe maternal morbidity (SMM) among veterans with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who use Department of Veterans …

Psychological well-being, PTSD, and their associations with eating disturbances in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Trauma is associated with disordered eating in many populations. Military personnel, a population with strict focus on maintaining body condition, experience traumatic …

Telebehavioral health care utilization among U.S. military personnel before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Behavioral health conditions, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder, and suicidality, affect 18% of service members each …

The hidden burden of extragenital chlamydial and gonorrheal infections in a population of U.S. Army service members and their medical beneficiaries

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) place a high burden on the Military Health System (MHS) and adversely impact service members' ability to perform …