Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Warfighters must maintain an elevated level of readiness and psychological health (collectively referred to as "brain fitness") to facilitate optimal …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The paucity of health economics studies on traumatic brain injury (TBI) was highlighted in a recent report from the National Academies of Sciences, …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Conflicts related to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) led to nearly 32,000 wounded U.S. service members, with thoracic injuries seen in 8.6% of casualties. Our …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military service includes inherent risk of serious injury, especially during times of conflict. The negative impact of service member serious mental health …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: U.S. military service members (SM) rarely achieve enough sleep. Insufficient sleep in this population has been associated with deterioration of adequate …
Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading concern in the military health system, affecting rehabilitation and quality of life of military-connected populations. …
Abstract: Objective: Patients with persistent physical symptom (PPS) conditions, such as Gulf War Illness (GWI), report disagreement or “non-concordance” with their providers …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The health disparities and health-related behaviors between Active Duty Service Members (ADSM) and Veterans are poorly understood. Our study aims to compare …
Abstract: Launched in 1970, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Home‐Based Primary Care (HBPC) Program is a unique, well‐resourced model that has influenced the development …
Abstract: Military youth experience several stressors and barriers to behavioral health care similar to their civilian counterparts. However, these are often amplified by aspects …
Abstract: Aim: Primary headache disorders such as migraine and tension-type headache are highly prevalent in military populations and may severely impact operational performance …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Prioritization of evidence-based practices is a key principle of the strategy to reduce suicide among service members. Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy …