Deployment-related moral injury contributes to post-discharge depression and anxiety symptoms: A six-year longitudinal study among Israeli combat Veterans

Abstract:Background: Military personnel and active combatants are known to be at risk for perpetrating or witnessing acts that violate their moral code. These events, termed …

Galectin-3 is associated with risk of cardiovascular and kidney outcomes in ambulatory Veterans

Abstract: Rationale & Objective: Cardiovascular and kidney disease are highly prevalent comorbid conditions, and each is a risk factor for the other condition. We evaluated whether …

Post-9/11 Veterans military-to-civilian transitions: Predictors of mental health symptoms over the first 3 years

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Many post-9/11 veterans struggle with psychological symptoms as they transition to civilian life. Adverse childhood experiences, combat exposure, and …

Suicidal behavior in US Army Special Operations Forces

Abstract: Importance: Research on suicide risk among the US Army’s elite special operations forces (SOF) has been extremely limited. Objective: To examine suicidal behaviors …

A qualitative analysis of the lived experiences of active-duty servicewomen receiving perinatal care within the Military Health System

Abstract: Objectives: We explored the lived experiences of active-duty servicewomen (ADSW) accessing and receiving care during the perinatal period (from discovery of pregnancy to …

Comparing adherence and persistence of common selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in Veterans with major depressive disorder: A retrospective analysis of Veterans Affairs healthcare data

Abstract: Depression has a high prevalence and increasing incidence in the USA. Antidepressants, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), are the most commonly …

Protocol for VetASSIST: A randomized controlled trial to evaluate virtual peer health coaching for Veterans with multimorbidity

Abstract: Background: More than half of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients have multimorbidity, two or more co-occurring chronic conditions. Multimorbidity impairs …

Improving osteoporosis clinic access with nurse‐led telephone call for Veterans on bisphosphonates

Abstract: The article focuses on a quality improvement initiative at the Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) that implemented registered nurse (RN) …

A descriptive study of perceived physical safety among service providers in the Department of Veterans Affairs homeless programs

Abstract: Purpose: Service providers working with homeless populations frequently experience physical safety incidents in their jobs, but little is known about the rate of physical …

Can an innovative physical therapy program improve executive function? A study among Veterans with slow gait speed

Abstract: The article focuses on a study evaluating the effectiveness of the Live Long Walk Strong (LLWS) physical therapy program in improving executive function among veterans …

Evaluation of the low-demand model for serving unsheltered homeless Veterans in transitional housing

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contracts with community-based agencies to operate its Grant and Per Diem (GPD) transitional housing programs, …

Identifying contributory risk factors for neck pain in fast jet aircrew: A prospective cohort study

Abstract: Purpose: Fast jet aircrew (FJA – aka fighter pilots, fighter aircrew) commonly suffer musculoskeletal complaints, particularly of the neck, which degrades operational …