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Rehabilitation Lessons from a Decade of Conflict

Abstract: Blast causes severe and complex injury patterns and significant rehabilitation challenges. By 2011/12, the peak of the Afghanistan conflict, complex trauma admissions …

Prevalence of osteoporosis in older male veterans receiving hip-containing computed tomography scans: opportunistic use of biomechanical computed tomography analysis (BCT)

Abstract: Osteoporosis care in men is suboptimal due to low rates of testing and treatment. Applying biomechanical computed tomography (BCT) analysis to existing CT scans, we found …

Military veterans and civilians' mental health diagnoses: an analysis of secondary mental health services

Abstract: Healthcare provision in the United Kingdom (UK) falls primarily to the National Health Service (NHS) which is free at the point of access. In the UK, there is currently …

Comparing Trauma Treatment Outcomes Between Homeless and Housed Veterans in a VA PTSD Clinical Program

Abstract: Homeless veterans are likely to experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Homelessness itself is traumatic, and PTSD may exacerbate homelessness risk for …

Identifying Graduation Rates and Practices in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program

Abstract: Graduation from permanent supported housing program (PSH) is an important part of individuals' recovery and rehabilitation, yet little research has examined this process. …

Prevalence and clinical characteristics of recreational and at-risk/problematic gambling in a national sample of U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Gambling among U.S. military veterans is common, with more extensive involvement linked to gambling disorder and associated problems. This study examined associations …

Assessment of post-traumatic stress disorder among objective esophageal motility and reflux phenotypes in symptomatic Veterans

Abstract:Prior research suggests post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with the development of esophageal symptoms. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of PTSD in …

COVID-19 Vaccination Attitudes and Intentions Among U.S. Soldiers: Results from the U.S. Army Behavioral Health Advisory Team (BHAT)

Abstract: The objective of this study is to characterize the associations between demographic, attitudinal, and leadership factors with COVID-19 vaccination rates, vaccination …

Staff and Veteran Perspectives on Residential Treatment Programs' Responses to COVID-19: A Qualitative Study Guided by the WHO's After Action Review Framework

Abstract: Healthcare must rapidly and systematically learn from earlier COVID-19 responses to prepare for future crises. This is critical for VA’s Mental Health Residential …

Medication Use Evaluation of High-Dose Long-Term Opioid De-prescribing in Multiple Veterans Affairs Medical Centers

Abstract: The Opioid Safety Initiative (OSI) was implemented in 2013 to enhance the safe and appropriate use of opioids in the Veterans Health Administration (VA). Opioid use …

A brief report on the temporal relations between social functioning and behavioral health among veterans

Abstract: Using a four-wave longitudinal design, three competing hypotheses (i.e., social selection, social causation, and reciprocal causation) were tested pertaining to the …

The Veterans Health Administration Reproductive Mental Health Consultation Program: an Innovation to Improve Access to Specialty Care

Abstract: Reproductive mental health needs are prevalent, under-recognized, and under-treated throughout the United States (US). This especially affects the Veterans Health …