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Military experience and subsequent effectiveness as a director

Abstract: Wars inevitably result in an increase in the workforce of those with military experience. The military training associated with such experience promotes leadership skills …

Blast Injury: Impact to the Cornea

Abstract: Visual disorders are common even after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or blast exposure. The cost of blast-induced vision loss in civilians, military personnel, and …

A clinical pharmacist-led transitions of care program for Veterans with two planned care transitions (hospital to skilled care and skilled care to home) amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Transitional care teams have been shown to improve patient safety. We describe a novel transitional care team with a clinical pharmacist as team leader initiated amid the …

Deployment-Related Toxic Exposures Are Associated with Worsening Mental and Physical Health After Military Service: Results from a Self-Report Screening of Veterans Deployed After 9/11

Abstract: Exposure to toxins-such as heavy metals and air pollution-can result in poor health and wellbeing. Recent scientific and media attention has highlighted negative health …

Cystatin C Use for CKD Detection in the Veterans Health Administration System: A Qualitative Study of Barriers and Facilitators

Abstract: Rationale and objective: The measurement of cystatin C has been recommended to enhance chronic kidney disease (CKD) detection and risk stratification in clinical …

Military traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the military can involve distinct injury mechanisms, diagnostic challenges, treatments, and course of recovery. TBI has played a prominent …

Nutrition and Food Security Among Veterans: Operationalizing Nutritional Functioning

Abstract: Objective: To assess injured military veterans' experiences, beliefs and daily physical and psychosocial functioning in relation to food and nutrition. Design: We used a …

Barriers Facing Primary Care Leaders in Implementing Goals of Care Conversations with Seriously Ill Veterans

Abstract: Outcomes: 1. To better understand provider barriers faced by organizational leaders when implementing goals of care conversations in primary care settings. 2. To better …

Longitudinal Changes in Lung Function Following Post-9/11 Military Deployment in Symptomatic Veterans

Abstract: Rationale: Exposure to burn pit smoke, desert and combat dust, and diesel exhaust during military deployment to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan (SWA) can cause …

Negative problem orientation is associated with mental health outcomes for Veterans enrolled in problem-solving training

Abstract: Dysfunctional beliefs about problem-solving ability, also called negative problem orientation (NPO), may contribute to the development and maintenance of mental health …

Acute kidney injury and subsequent kidney failure with replacement therapy incidence in older adults with advanced CKD: A cohort study of U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Rationale and objective: Advanced age is a major risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) development, which has high heterogeneity in disease progression. Acute …

Lower Rates of VA Service Use Among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Veterans with Criminal-Legal Involvement

Abstract: This study investigates VA service utilization among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) Veterans with criminal-legal involvement (VCLIs), comparing them to …