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A qualitative study of military service members undergoing medical separation

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Little research explores military perspectives on medical disability-related transition. A qualitative study sought to understand transition experiences of …

Health care utilization of hispanic/latino Veterans with epilepsy: A national population-based study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Hispanic/Latino people with epilepsy are a growing population that has been understudied in clinical epilepsy research. U.S. veterans are at a higher risk of …

The effects of the Veterans Health Administration's Referral Coordination Initiative on referral patterns and waiting times for specialty care

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether the Veterans Health Administration's (VA) 2019 Referral Coordination Initiative (RCI) was associated with changes in the proportion of …

Comorbidities, healthcare use, and contact with healthcare transition services in older Veterans after incarceration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Health Care for Reentry Veterans (HCRV) program was established to support community reintegration for veterans after incarceration. Yet, it is unclear …

From posttraumatic stress symptoms to suicidal ideation among military Veterans: Pathways founded on meaning in life and gratitude

Abstract: Military veterans experience higher rates of suicidal ideation compared to nonveteran populations. Importantly, suicidal ideation often precedes and predicts fatal and …

Impact of the revised VA/DOD clinical practice guideline for management of posttraumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder for couples and families: Commentary on Lang et al. (2024)

Abstract: As a multinational group of clinicians and researchers focused on including family in veterans’ and military members’ care for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), …

Prevalence of sleep CALM nocturia factors in a male Veteran population

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Nocturia is a complex and multifactorial condition, associated with several genitourinary abnormalities as well as a host of conditions beyond the urinary …

Examining bias in the award of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits for posttraumatic stress disorder in women Veterans: Analysis of evaluation reports and VA decisions

Abstract: Studies have raised concerns about possible inequities in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)'s awards of disability for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to …

Veterans with chronic pain: Examining gender differences in pain type, overlap, and the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Women are more likely to experience multiple overlapping pain conditions (MOPCs) relative to men. Post-traumatic stress disorder can negatively impact the …

Determining who military service members deem credible to discuss firearm safety for suicide prevention

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To examine rankings of credible sources for discussing secure storage within a representative sample of firearm-owning service members, and examine how …

Evaluating suicide risk stratification in outpatient settings: A vignette-based approach

Abstract: Suicide risk assessment and stratification are a key suicide prevention strategy in mental health care systems that treat military service members and veterans. The aim …

Posttraumatic stress disorder, Veterans Health Administration use, and care-seeking among recent-era U.S. Veterans

Abstract: The current study investigated the associations among probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), recent Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health care use, and …