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Delivery of bright light therapy within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Bright light therapy (BLT) is efficacious for seasonal and non-seasonal depression. However, the current state of BLT use in practice is unknown, impeding …

Development of a 3-step theory of suicide ontology to facilitate 3ST factor extraction from clinical progress notes

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Suicide risk prediction algorithms at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) do not include predictors based on the 3-Step Theory of suicide (3ST), which …

Examination of the relationship between post-traumatic growth and social support and life satisfaction in wounded Veterans in Turkey

Abstract: Aim: This study aims to examine the effects of social support and life satisfaction on post-traumatic growth in wounded veterans in Turkey. Methods: 1175 wounded veterans …

Factors related to higher and lower performance and adherence in STAR-VA program sustainment in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Living Centers (CLCs)

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: We identify factors associated with sustainment of an intervention (STAR-VA) to address distress behaviors in dementia (DBD), guided by the Organizational …

Family perspectives on end-of-life care after surgery: A qualitative analysis of the Veteran Affairs bereaved family surveys

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Using open-text responses from the Bereaved Family Survey (BFS), we sought to explore Veteran family experiences on end-of-life care after surgery. METHODS: …

Guideline-concordant use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objective: To characterize guideline-concordant use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia vs. sleep medications among Veterans Health Administration patients. …

Investigating insomnia in United States deployed military forces: A topic modeling approach

Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVES: This retrospective study analyzed free-text clinical notes from medical encounters for insomnia among a sample of deployed US military personnel. Topic …

Standardizing patient safety event reporting between care delivered or purchased by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Increasing community care (CC) use by veterans has introduced new challenges in providing integrated care across the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and …

Moral distress and moral injury in military healthcare clinicians: A scoping review

Abstract: Background Healthcare clinicians are often at risk of psychological distress due to the nature of their occupation. Military healthcare providers are at risk for …

Posttraumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma, and birth experiences at VA

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Women are a growing portion of the U.S. veteran population, and every year the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) serves an increasing number of women …

Red meat intake and the risk of cardiovascular diseases: A prospective cohort study in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Red meat consumption was associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in prospective cohort studies and a profile of biomarkers favoring …

Sleep-wake disorders in Veterans with opioid use disorder: Prevalence and comorbidities

Abstract: Objective: To determine the prevalence of sleep-wake disorders among veterans with opioid use disorder (OUD) and the demographic characteristics, medical comorbidities, …