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Nurse staffing and Veteran outcomes in the Veterans Health Administration's community living centers

Abstract: The demand for nursing care is rising in the long-term care setting. Nurse staffing is a crucial measure linked to health care quality measure outcomes. To assess for …

Gross hematuria and lower urinary tract symptoms associated with military burn pits exposures in US Veterans deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: Objective: The aim of the study is to describe rates of hematuria and other lower urinary tract symptoms, including self-reported cancer rates, among veterans postburn …

The Risk of Menstrual Dysfunction Increases for Women during U.S. Army Basic Combat Training

Abstract: The extent to which the 8-wk U.S. Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) course elicits or exacerbates menstrual dysfunction (MD) and mechanisms behind this dysfunction is not …

Fall-related Injuries and Opioid Administration Among Veterans With Dementia in US Department of Veterans Affairs Community Living Centers

Abstract: Opioid use is associated with fall-related injuries (FRI) among older adults, especially those with dementia. We examined FRI following changes in national opioid safety …

Experiences and perceptions of military and emergency services personnel identifying as LGBTQIA+ and their families: A qualitative systematic review protocol

Abstract: The objective of this review is to explore the perceptions and experiences of military and emergency personnel who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, …

Increasing risk of cannabis use disorder among U.S. veterans with chronic pain: 2005-2019

Abstract: In the United States, cannabis is increasingly used to manage chronic pain. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) patients are disproportionately affected by pain and may …

Choosing Veterans Affairs: Determinants of post-9/11 Veterans' enrollment in Veterans Affairs health care

Abstract: Following recent policy changes, younger Veterans have particularly increased options for where to receive their health care. Although existing research provides some …

Cancer Rehabilitation Veterans Affairs Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes Virtual Education Program: A Model for Virtual Learning in the COVID-19 Era

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: Rehabilitation is important in the care of patients with cancer for improving function, pain, and quality of life. However, only a …

Menstrual Function, Eating Disorders, Low Energy Availability, and Musculoskeletal Injuries in British Servicewomen

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate associations between menstrual function, eating disorders, and risk of low energy availability with musculoskeletal injuries in British …

Long-Term Mental Health Trajectories of Injured Military Service members: Comparing Combat to Noncombat Related Injuries

Abstract: We sought to quantify the impact of injury characteristics and setting on the development of mental health conditions, comparing combat to noncombat injury mechanisms. …

Management of Upper Limb Amputation Rehabilitation: Synopsis of the 2022 US Department of Veterans Affairs and US Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guideline for Acquired Amputation

Abstract: Upper limb amputation can result in significant functional impairment necessitating a comprehensive rehabilitation approach throughout the continuum of care. In 2022, the …

Nurse leader perceptions of data in the Veterans Health Administration: a qualitative evaluation

Abstract: Healthcare systems and nursing leaders aim to make evidence-based nurse staffing decisions. Understanding how nurses use and perceive available data to support safe …