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Randomized controlled trial protocol of health coaching for veterans with complex chronic pain

Abstract: Pain predominant multisymptom illness (pain-CMI) refers to symptom-based conditions where pain is a primary symptom. There is initial evidence that health coaching may …

Posttraumatic stress symptom severity predicts cognitive decline beyond the effect of Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers in Veterans

Abstract: Chronic stress is a risk factor for dementia but whether it explains unique variance in cognitive decline in older adults above Alzheimer’s disease (AD) biomarkers is …

Self-Compassion as a Resource of Resilience

Abstract: From risk to resilience and from mental illness only to including mental wellbeing, a paradigm shift occurs within the field of clinical psychology. Resilience, …

Initial treatment approaches and healthcare utilization among veterans with low back pain: a propensity score analysis

Abstract: Opioid prescriptions for Veterans with low back pain (LBP) persist despite the availability of PT, a lower medical risk treatment option. Patterns of treatment and …

Personal health monitoring in the armed forces – scouting the ethical dimension: A case study in the Netherlands Armed Forces during the Covid-19 pandemic

Abstract: The field of personal health monitoring (PHM) develops rapidly in different contexts, including the armed forces. Understanding the ethical dimension of this type of …

Commentary on diagnosis and treatment patterns of Peyronie’s disease among different racial, ethnic, and regional groups in the Veterans Affairs health care system

Abstract: Access to quality healthcare is an important topic that has, thankfully, gained significant traction in the peer-reviewed research space over the last decade or so. …

Posttraumatic stress, visual working memory, and visual imagery in military personnel

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is characterized by disruptions to cognitive functioning. Two studies were conducted to examine the relevance of military-related …

Screening for PTSD and TBI in Veterans using routine clinical laboratory blood tests

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder diagnosed by clinical interviews, self-report measures and neuropsychological testing. Traumatic brain injury …

Predictors of lower extremity fracture-related amputation in persons with traumatic spinal cord injury: a case–control study

Abstract: This is a retrospective case–control study. The objective is to identify predictors of lower extremity (LE) long bone fracture-related amputation in persons with …

Impact of different cover letter information and incentives on Veterans' emotional responses to an unsolicited mailed survey about military traumas: a randomized, 3x2x2 factorial trial

Abstract: Altering cover letter information to reduce non-response bias in trauma research could inadvertently leave survey participants unprepared for potentially upsetting …

Spirituality, trait gratitude, and post-traumatic growth in Iranian Veterans with PTSD: The mediating role of ego resilience

Abstract: In Iran, spirituality is one of the most critical factors affecting veterans' health. The present study aimed to determine the mediating role of ego resilience in the …

Yoga versus education for veterans with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Yoga is effective for chronic low back pain (cLBP) in civilians but understudied among Veterans. Objective: Determine whether yoga is more effectivethan an …