Improving health care through the U.S. Veterans Health Administration’s nationwide LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator Program

Abstract:Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identifying, queer (LGBTQ+) veterans experience health and health care disparities. Health care organizations play a critical role in …

Integrating families into Veteran care: A call to action for holistic support systems

Abstract: The Veteran Affairs (VA) mission statement is, "To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, …

Unlocking potential: Commanders' perspectives on the work efficiency and skillsets of autistic adults in non-combat military roles

Abstract: Background: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), present challenges, particularly with respect to employment. The Roim-Rachok Program (RRP) trains individuals with ASD for …

Veterans' behavioral health hospitalizations and outcomes in VA versus non‐VA hospitals

Abstract: Objective: To compare outcomes for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) enrollees' behavioral health (BH) hospitalizations by source (VA-direct, VA-purchased community …

Veterans' behavioral health hospitalizations and outcomes in VA versus non-VA hospitals

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To compare outcomes for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) enrollees' behavioral health (BH) hospitalizations by source (VA-direct, VA-purchased community …

Predicting suicidality in Veterans/service members over 5 years after TBI: A VA model systems study

Abstract: Objective: To examine demographic and injury-related predictors of suicide attempt (SA) and suicidal ideation (SI) during the 5 years after traumatic brain injury (TBI) …

Can interpersonal trust predict and account for symptom change during group cognitive processing therapy for PTSD? An investigation of the iterated trust game

Abstract: Objective: Group cognitive processing therapy (GCPT) is frequently utilized to treat PTSD within the VA healthcare system, but its mechanisms are not well understood. …

Hyperarousal as a key predictor in longitudinal trajectories of insomnia symptoms up to 10 years post-deployment in military personnel

Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVES: Insomnia is a common sleeping disorder in military personnel and is linked to the development and maintenance of other mental health symptoms. How …

Exploring institutional retention for GI Bill students at community, junior, and technical colleges

Abstract: With nearly one billion dollars allocated annually to support military connected students enrolled at community colleges, there has been surprising little scaled research …

Loneliness factors in aging Veterans and civilians: A comparative study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Loneliness among older adults is a significant public health concern. There is a critical need to develop effective, tailored strategies to combat …

Glycemic control and prostate cancer mortality risk in Veterans with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Abstract: This retrospective cohort study of veterans diagnosed with diabetes mellitus evaluated the association between time-varying measures of glycemic control and the time to …

Mindfulness practice time and quality in Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Mindfulness interventions are associated with improvements in multiple areas of health, including chronic pain functioning, but little is known about how these …