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Analysis of nonfatal suicide attempts and demographic characteristics of US military Veterans with opioid use disorder: A descriptive VA medical center study

Abstract: Background and ObjectivesSuicide and opioid use disorder (OUD) frequently co-occur, and veterans are at a high risk for both conditions. This study aims to determine the …

Gender differences in mental health outcomes among Afghanistan Veterans exposed to war zone trauma

Abstract: Research has sought to identify whether women have an increased risk of developing mental health problems following military trauma compared to men, but the results are …

A review of extension programs serving military Veterans and their families

Abstract: To better understand the availability and quality of current Extension programming for Veterans and their families, the researchers reviewed the academic literature …

Contextual factors influencing the association between the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion and Veteran VA-Medicaid dual enrollment

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate changes in dual enrollment after Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion by VA priority group, (e.g., service connection), sex, and type of state …

Participation of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in veteran-centric community-based service navigation networks: A mixed methods study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To understand the determinants and benefits of cross-sector partnerships between Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs) and geographically affiliated …

Enhancing occupational therapy service provision with military Veterans through policy reform: Findings from a national survey

Abstract: IntroductionAlmost half a million Australians have served with the Australian Defence Force. Given the high prevalence of physical and mental health conditions and …

Maternal chronic hypertension in women Veterans

Abstract: ObjectiveTo describe the prevalence of maternal chronic hypertension (MCH), assess how frequently blood pressure is controlled before pregnancy among those with MCH, and …

Trauma exposure and transdiagnostic distress: Examining shared and posttraumatic stress disorder-specific associations

Abstract: We examined transdiagnostic and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-specific associations with multiple forms of trauma exposure within a nationwide U.S. sample (N = …

Patterns of use of advanced wound matrices in the Veterans Administration clinics

Abstract: Chronic wounds are a common and costly health issue affecting millions of individuals in the United States, particularly those with underlying conditions such as …

Associations between predictors of PTSD and psychosocial functioning in Veterans: Results from a longitudinal assessment study

Abstract: Impairments in psychosocial functioning are common in veterans, especially in those with significant mental health symptoms. Although available treatments are aimed at …

Disentangling effects of remote mild traumatic brain injury characteristics and posttraumatic stress on processing speed and executive function in Veterans

Abstract: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and posttraumatic stress are prevalent in military service members and share objective and subjective cognitive symptoms, complicating …

A clinician's guide to the 2023 VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder

Abstract: A clinical practice guideline (CPG) is a rigorously established set of recommendations based on currently available evidence about the efficacy, safety, acceptability, …