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EEG as a diagnostic tool and therapeutic monitor in traumatic brain injury: A sub-study methodology from the hyperbaric oxygen treatment for Veterans with traumatic brain injury randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Traumatic brain injury (TBI), particularly mild forms resulting from blast exposure, remains a diagnostic challenge among veterans due to delayed symptom …

The impact of social determinants on care for Veterans with cancer: A qualitative study

Abstract: PURPOSE: The Veterans Health Administration created initiatives to enhance the monitoring of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) among Veterans in the primary care …

Evaluating the return on investment of U.S. Army Holistic Health and Fitness Performance Teams: A matched difference-in-differences study of readiness and economic outcomes

Abstract: PURPOSE: Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) is the United States Army's largest force modernization initiative aimed at preserving combat power by optimizing soldier …

Hearing aid use among Veterans with hearing loss and Veterans with normal audiometric thresholds due to self-perceived listening difficulties

Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare hearing aid use in a group of veterans with hearing loss and a group of veterans without measured hearing loss who …

New-onset nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and initiators of semaglutide in US Veterans with type 2 diabetes

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are considered safe, effective medications for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and weight loss, used by millions …

A cluster randomized trial of a vaccination communication educational intervention: Impact on COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite its safety and effectiveness, COVID-19 vaccine uptake declined later in the pandemic. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of a Motivational …

Temporal trends of common cardiac surgical procedures at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Characterizing the quality of cardiac surgery care provided by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals is necessary to inform patient referral and …

The impact of frailty on postoperative outcomes of Veterans with stage I non-small cell lung cancer

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although surgical resection is the standard of care for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, frailty influences treatment decisions. We evaluated the …

Pharmacist-led fentanyl test strip education and distribution for Veterans in substance use treatment: A quality improvement project

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Unregulated fentanyl use is driving overdose deaths, and fentanyl test strips (FTS) are a tool to support overdose risk reduction. This quality improvement …

Characteristics of Veterans with chronic kidney disease utilizing a telenephrology program in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans with chronic kidney disease (CKD) residing near lower complexity Veterans Health Administration (VA) facilities are often managed by primary …

Facility variation of follow-up imaging practices among U.S. Veterans for urinary stone disease

Abstract: PURPOSE: To assess variation in surveillance imaging practices in various clinical contexts among patients with urinary stone disease (USD) from a large cohort of U.S. …

Reaching rural Veterans: Applying mind-body skills for pain using a whole health telehealth intervention: The RAMP pilot study

Abstract: PURPOSE: The current study piloted a telehealth, multicomponent intervention for rural Veterans, to increase access to non-pharmacological approaches to managing chronic …