Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Mental health screening allows for the early identification of patients at risk of mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. The Defense …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Comprehensive analysis of brain tumor incidence and survival in the Veteran population has been lacking. METHODS: Veteran data were obtained from the Veterans …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the degree to which differences in incidence of mortality and serious adverse events exist across patient race and ethnicity among Veterans Health …
Abstract: Introduction: This article reviews process and performance of an innovative effort leveraging virtual health to manage unmet demand for behavioral health and substance …
Abstract: Introduction: Military veterans are at increased risk of substance use disorders. Limited research is available about veterans' cannabis use (CU) during the coronavirus …
Abstract: Depression is known to limit physical activity (PA) among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, whether and how depression influences …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aims to assess the patient-centeredness and psychometric properties of the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale 2.0 (DVPRS) as a patient-reported …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Postpartum depression impacts 1 in 8 women in the United States. Research has indicated maternity leave duration, and compensation can have an impact on …
Abstract: A third of Canadian Armed Forces veterans report difficulty adjusting to post-military life. Moreover, an estimated 40% of Canadian veterans live with chronic pain, which …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The ability of military clinicians to conduct military medical research is often limited because of competing priorities and a lack of research mentorship. …
Abstract: Introduction The Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Prevention project is a VA–DoD initiative, supported by the Joint Incentive Fund. The goal of the project is to create an …
Abstract: Total Force Fitness (TFF) was conceived as a holistic framework for building and sustaining Human Performance Optimization for Warfighters and their families. As such, …