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High-risk emergency department visits and risk of all-cause mortality, suicide, and fatal overdose among US military Veterans

Abstract: Deaths due to overdose and suicide together comprise an urgent public health challenge. Using Veterans Health Administration (VHA) electronic health records, we …

Beyond symptom reduction: Veterans' goals for posttraumatic stress disorder treatment

Abstract: Despite a varied selection of available trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapies (TF-EBPs) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), few veterans receive a full …

LGBTQ+ status and sex of record in Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder: Demographics, comorbidities, and outpatient encounters

Abstract: Objectives: This study aims to analyze differences between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) and non-LGBTQ+ Veterans with post-traumatic stress …

Gender comparison of Veterans crisis line risk ratings and consequent suicidal self-directed violence outcomes during the COVID era

Abstract: Introduction: Improving gender-sensitive suicide prevention programming for women veterans is crucial. Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) is a preventive strategy used by the US …

Mental health treatment among U.S. military Veterans: Insights from the National Health Interview Survey

Abstract: Background: In the United States (U.S.), the prevalence of anxiety and depression is increasing, yet significant barriers to mental health treatment remain. U.S. military …

Burnout in military orthopedic surgeons: A multicenter, cross-sectional study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: High rates of burnout are prevalent in U.S. physicians with evidence that the rates are increasing. Military orthopedic surgeons experience unique …

Mixed method study of feasibility and acceptability of electronic screening for measurement-based symptom monitoring of Veterans accessing mental health treatment in Veterans Affairs community care program settings

Abstract: Background: 2022 survey data showed 29% of Veterans utilized Veterans Affairs (VA) paid health care at a non-VA facility, 6% higher than in 2021. Despite an increase in …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and its associations with antiretroviral therapy among Veterans with human immunodeficiency virus

Abstract: Objectives: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may affect antiretroviral therapy (ART) response and clinical outcomes for veterans with HIV (VWH) receiving care in the …

Military institutional betrayal: A quantitative analysis of perceived inadequate transition support and institutional betrayal among U.S. Veterans

Abstract:This study examined the association between perceived inadequate military transition support and institutional betrayal during the transition of U.S. military veterans …

Suicide risk assessment and management protocol for research within the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Escalating rates of suicide among U.S. military Veterans have prompted the Department of Veterans Affairs to prioritize Veteran suicide as a chief clinical concern. …

Perceived effectiveness of postvention programs for family members experiencing military-service related suicide: A qualitative narrative study

Abstract:The problem was the growing rate of U.S. military service-related suicides (M-SRS). The purpose of this qualitative narrative study was to explore the perceptions of …

The voice of Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury: A community engagement project

Abstract: This patient‐centered outcome research (PCOR) engagement project, Mind Over Matter (M.O.M.), was driven by veterans and key stakeholders, employing a successful design …