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Sudden gains in cognitive processing therapy with and without behavioral activation among service members with comorbid PTSD and MDD

Abstract: Sudden gains—large, rapid, and stable symptom reductions during treatment—are associated with better patient outcomes. Little is known about sudden gains among …

Military Veterans’ psychological health and physical activity following separation from service

Abstract: The transition from military to civilian life can bring about substantive challenges for United States (U.S.) veterans. The purpose of this study was to examine …

Exercise intolerance among active-duty service members with persistent symptoms related to mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objectives: Exercise intolerance (EI) after a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) has been explored in the acute phase of injury, but little is known about this disorder …

Personality traits as predictors of PTSD and depression symptoms following exposure-based treatment in an intensive outpatient program

Abstract: We aimed to assess the associations between pre-treatment personality traits on symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression before and after an …

Experience of transition from the military for combat Veterans who served after 9/11

Abstract: Objectives: To address the high rate of Veteran suicide by providing an understanding of the experience of transition from active duty to civilian life for combat …

Facilitators and barriers to accessing care for Veterans with brain injury: Veterans Affairs provider perspectives

Abstract: Objectives: To identify facilitators and barriers to accessing care for Veterans with brain injury. Design: The study used an access to health care framework, one to …

Lessons from refining a focus group protocol with Veterans: Adapted think-alouds and accommodated focus groups for persons with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objectives: To improve research involving people with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Project I-HEAL sought to refine a focus group guide for those who may have cognitive …

Relationship between cognition and blast exposure symptom severity in military Veterans and service members

Abstract: Objectives: To investigate the relationship between cognitive performance and deployment-related blast exposure in military servicemembers and veterans. Specifically, the …

Utilization of mammography screening in female Veterans: Cross-sectional survey results from the National Health Interview Survey

Abstract: Purpose Although women are the fastest growing group of veterans across all military branches, there are limited data about mammography screening utilization in female …

Validation of the rapid estimate of adult literacy in vascular surgery (REAL_VS) in a Veteran population

Abstract: Abstract: Background Health care literacy has been linked to patient health and outcomes. Health literacy tests (HLTs) are hampered by administration time and specialty …

Telecollaborative pain care for rural Veterans: The role of nurse care managers within interdisciplinary teams

Abstract: Background: Non-pharmacologic interventions are a first-line treatment for chronic pain. Yet, availability of these treatments may be reduced for those living in rural …

Delayed onset of depressive symptoms in deployed Dutch military personnel: Identifying distinct psychological, biochemical, and genetic pre-deployment profiles

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Depression is common in the military, with research highlighting variability in depressive symptom development after deployment. This report builds on …