Assessing the effects of non-pharmacological therapies on musculoskeletal pain: An individual participant data analysis of health-related quality of life in military personnel with family implications

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal injury is an inherent risk associated with military training and repeated combat deployment, which can negatively impact the well-being of …

Patterns of life-sustaining treatment preferences among seriously ill Veterans

Abstract: Background: Goals of care conversations and documentation of life-sustaining treatment (LST) preferences through durable, portable medical orders are critical for …

Risk of homelessness among Veterans with and without criminal legal system involvement

Abstract: Among military veterans in the United States, criminal legal system involvement is a risk factor for homelessness; however, the magnitude of and contributors to this …

Roundtable: Establishing Veterans studies as an academic discipline

Abstract: Ten individuals who played key roles in formalizing veterans studies at American universities or within professional associations reflect on the field\’s origins, key …

A quality improvement initiative designed to increase Veteran choice and consult retention

Abstract: Introduction: To improve access to care, the Veterans Administration (VA) offers eligible veterans the choice to receive Community Care (CC). Local changes to CC …

A scoping review of food insecurity in active duty military families

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Food insecurity affects a large portion of the United States population. Many subsets of the population are affected disproportionately, including active …

Adverse childhood experiences, death ideation, and suicide preparatory behaviours among United States military Veterans

Abstract: Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for United States Military Veterans under age 45, and research suggests that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a major …

Are specific PTSD criteria associated with treatment outcome in traumatized Veterans and police officers?

Abstract: Background: A significant proportion of patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) do not respond sufficiently to trauma treatment. To date, it has not been …

First-line β-blocker use for hypertension in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Importance: Starting in 2014, US guidelines have not recommended β-blockers for first-line treatment of hypertension in the absence of compelling indications due to …

Are specific PTSD criteria associated with treatment outcome in traumatized Veterans and police officers?

Abstract: Background: A significant proportion of patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) do not respond sufficiently to trauma treatment. To date, it has not been …

Therapist delivered massage for Veterans with chronic neck pain: A randomized control trial

Abstract: PURPOSE: Chronic neck pain is challenging to treat in Veterans. Massage therapy benefit evidence for musculoskeletal pain is building and massage is now included in …