Abstract: Background: Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Veterans (PRVs) have faced recurring challenges from hurricanes, earthquakes, and the COVID-19 pandemic. These events …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cancer is a leading cause of death in people experiencing homelessness, who are more commonly diagnosed with late-stage disease and have poorer survival after …
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand health-related quality of life (HRQOL) factors for adults who experience major extremity trauma, including limb …
Abstract: Background and Aims: With the exception of late-stage disease, making an accurate diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis remains a significant clinical challenge. Using …
Abstract: About 25% of Veterans prescribed opioid analgesics report smoking tobacco. There are reciprocal relationships between tobacco use, chronic pain, and opioid use, including …
Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Members of a technical panel representing Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the US collaborated to develop surveys designed to provide …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Few large sample studies have examined whether disparities, as measured by the proxy of race/ethnicity, are observed in long-term mortality after high-risk …
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact and mechanisms of combat exposure on military personnel’s psychological adaptation. Using data from the Military …
Abstract: Aim: Primary care visits in the United States increasingly involve the treatment of mental health concerns, and the Military Health System (MHS) is no exception. The …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5) is a screening instrument designed to identify patients with probable PTSD and is mandated to be used in VA …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: American Indian and Alaska Natives serve in the military at one of the highest rates of all racial and ethnic groups. For Veterans, the already significant …