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Determinants of treatment response to cognitive behavioral therapy in Veterans presenting with comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea

Abstract: Purpose: Although cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is considered the preferred treatment for insomnia in patients with comorbid insomnia and obstructive …

VA primary care patients with chronic pain: A comparison of healthcare utilization and patient characteristics across alcohol risk categories

Abstract: Chronic pain is common in primary care and can be influenced by alcohol use. Co-occurring pain and at-risk alcohol use is associated with poor outcomes, but the …

Resistance to switching health care institution among Veterans referred for VA-purchased care

Abstract:Background: Little is known about how Veterans choose between receiving Veterans Affairs (VA)–paid health care from VA-direct care (care provided in VA facilities) vs. …

Developing culturally centered outreach materials for rural Native Veterans

Abstract: Native Americans serve in the U.S. military at the highest rate per capita of any ethnoracial group and have elevated rates of mental health (MH) difficulties compared to …

Natural disasters and SARS-CoV-2: Potential risk factors for exacerbating mental health conditions among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Veterans (PRs) have faced recurring challenges from hurricanes, earthquakes, and the COVID-19 pandemic. These events …

Assessment of PTSD in military personnel via machine learning based on physiological habituation in a virtual immersive environment

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition triggered by exposure to traumatic events that leads to physical health problems and …

Legal-involved Veterans are less likely to receive guideline-concordant colorectal cancer screening

Abstract: Background: Programs to improve health care for adults with criminal legal involvement, including those who have been released from incarceration in jails or prisons or …

Analysis of drug patterns and drug-drug-interactions: Associations with physical performance in middle-aged military personnel undergoing rehabilitation- a retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Comprehensive medication regimens increase the risk of potential drug-drug interactions, adversely affecting health outcomes regardless of age. This risk is …

Racial/ethnic and geographic differences in traumatic brain injury (TBI) service-connected disability determination and monthly compensation among post-9/11 US Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: Veterans who incur a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during active duty service may be eligible to receive service-connected disability (SCD) compensation. This …

Group integrated exercise versus recovery class for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: There are no reported randomized trials testing exercise versus an active comparator for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This randomized clinical trial assessed the …

The role of the working alliance in improving outcomes among Veterans with Gulf War Illness: a longitudinal study

Abstract: Military Veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI), a "medically unexplained" persistent physical syndrome (PPS), have difficult experiences of care, in part, due to …

Among transitioning Veterans with service-connected disabilities: Who benefits most from career coaching?

Abstract: U.S. service members transitioning from the military face formidable challenges to securing meaningful employment matching their preferences and qualifications. Despite …