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The only reason I am willing to do it at all: Evaluation of VA's Supporting Primary care Providers in Opioid Risk reduction and Treatment (SUPPORT) Center

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Medication treatment for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is effective and recommended for outpatient settings. We implemented and evaluated the SUpporting Primary …

Evaluating outcomes of non-accidental trauma in military children

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Non-accidental trauma (NAT), or child abuse, is a leading cause of childhood injury and death in the United States. Studies demonstrate that …

Reexamining differences between black and white Veterans in hospital mortality and other outcomes in Veterans Affairs and other hospitals

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To examine Black-White patient differences in mortality and other hospital outcomes among Veterans treated in Veterans Affairs (VA) and non-VA hospitals. …

Kidney outcomes with sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor initiation after acute kidney injury among Veterans with diabetic kidney disease

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The effect of SGLT2i on kidney function after acute kidney injury (AKI) is unknown. METHODS: The study population was drawn from a retrospective cohort of …

Identifying and predicting subgroups of Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury based on distinct configurations of postconcussive symptom endorsement: a latent class analysis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To identify distinct subgroups of veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) based on configurations of postconcussive symptom (PCS) endorsement, and to …

Hypertension control during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: a cohort study among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE: We sought to examine whether disruptions in follow-up intervals contributed to hypertension control. BACKGROUND: …

Coming to terms: Female Veterans' experience of serious illness

Abstract: Female veteran populations are growing internationally and are more likely than men to develop certain serious illnesses, including some cancers. In the United States, …

Military Veteran matriculation in US Physician Associate/Assistant Programs

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This study aims to determine whether veterans have differential access to physician associate/assistant (PA) education by examining likelihood of …

Randomized trial of a volunteer-led symptom assessment intervention on documentation, patient-reported outcomes, and health care use among Veterans with lung cancer

Abstract: PURPOSE: Identification and documentation of Veterans' symptoms are crucial for optimal lung cancer care delivery. The objective of this study was to determine whether a …

What happens next? Maintenance of gains after discharge from VA residential PTSD treatment

Abstract: Residential posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment in the Department of Veterans Affairs is helpful for many Veterans, yet the majority experience symptom rebound …

Women Veterans' barriers to care-seeking for cardiovascular disease prevention

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Women veterans have a high prevalence of traditional and nontraditional risks for cardiovascular disease (CVD) including obesity and posttraumatic stress …

Bidirectional associations between pain and perceived stress among Veterans: Depressive disorder as a predisposing factor

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Military veterans who were injured in combat very often report pain along with co-occurring perceived stress and preexisting depressive disorder. The systems …