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Differential effects of a social work staffing intervention on social work access among rural and highly rural Veterans: A cohort study

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the impact on rural Veterans' access to social work services of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national program to increase social work …

Artificial intelligence approaches for phenotyping heart failure in U.S. Veterans Health Administration electronic health record

Abstract: Aims: Heart failure (HF) is a clinical syndrome with no definitive diagnostic tests. HF registries are often based on manual reviews of medical records of hospitalized HF …

Healthy lifestyle and prostate cancer risk in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Background: This study aims to assess the impact of healthy lifestyle on prostate cancer (PCa) risk in a diverse population. Methods: Data for 281,923 men from the …

Experiences of intimate partner violence and valued living among women Veterans: The role of self-efficacy

Abstract: Predominantly cross-sectional research suggests that self-efficacy may play an important role in women's psychological health after experiencing intimate partner violence …

Impact of lung cancer screening on stage migration and mortality among the national Veterans Health Administration population with lung cancer

Abstract: Background: Despite randomized trials demonstrating a mortality benefit to low-dose computed tomography screening to detect lung cancer, uptake of lung cancer screening …

Do Veterans with risky substance use (RSU) use distinct pain treatment modalities?

Abstract: Background and objectives: Risky substance use (RSU) is common among people with chronic pain and is associated with worse pain treatment outcomes. Nonopioid treatment is …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and insomnia in US military veterans: Prevalence, correlates, and psychiatric and functional burden

Abstract: Military veterans have high rates of psychiatric conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder, which can complicate the clinical management of insomnia. …

Outpatient prescription medications during the first year following combat-related amputations and traumatic brain injury: A retrospective study

Abstract: Background: Prescription medications are an essential element of military amputation care programs. Objectives: To analyze (1) outpatient prescription medications …

Combat-related peripheral nerve injuries

Abstract: Active-duty service members (ADSM) and military Veterans represent a population with increased occupational risk for nerve injuries sustained both during training …

Understanding rural Veterans: Toward a conceptual framework of service

Abstract: Numerous stereotypes of the veteran population miss the diverse backgrounds of veterans as a group, particularly that one quarter of known veterans are living in rural …

Effect of mental health staffing inputs on initiation of care among recently separated Veterans

Abstract: Objective: To estimate a causal relationship between mental health staffing and time to initiation of mental health care for new patients. Data sources and study setting: …

Practices, policies, and support for student Veterans in community colleges

Abstract: This article discusses the practices, policies, and support for student veterans in community colleges. It highlights the importance of supporting veterans and the …