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Exploring integration of support for co-occurring substance use-related needs in interdisciplinary traumatic brain injury treatment for military service members and Veterans

Abstract: Objective: To explore initial outcomes (treatment entry and completion and staff feedback) for an interdisciplinary military traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment …

'I feel abortion is still a taboo subject to talk about' - abortion in the UK Armed Forces: A cross-sectional survey

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Abortion is a common pregnancy outcome; in the UK 1 in 3 women will have an abortion by the age of 45. Despite women making up 11.7% of the UK Armed Forces …

Psychiatric diagnosis receipt after low back pain diagnosis across the US Military Health System and Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The objective of this retrospective observational cohort study was to evaluate psychiatric diagnosis receipt after low back pain (LBP) diagnosis across the US Military …

Increasing sarcoidosis mortality rates in United States Veterans: Who are more affected and why?

Abstract: This editorial discusses how the US veteran population are at a higher risk of mortality from sarcoidosis compared to other populations. Overall, the study provides a …

Infertility among active component service women, U.S. Armed Forces, 2019-2023

Abstract: This report presents the incidence and prevalence of diagnosed female infertility among active component U.S. service women. During 2019-2023, 8,154 active component …

Investigating the relationship between obesity, sleep quality, sleep quantity, and insomnia in military personnel

Abstract: Background and Aim: Obesity is influenced by genetic, behavioral, and nutritional factors and has many negative effects on physical and mental health. Therefore, this …

Performance-based functional outcomes 12 and 24 months after transfemoral osseointegration in service members with traumatic unilateral and bilateral lower limb loss

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate functional outcomes at 12 months and 24 months after transfemoral osseointegration (OI) using established performance-based assessments. DESIGN: …

Non-battle injuries in military settings: Impacts on health-related quality of life and service capability

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Non-battle injuries significantly impact military readiness and individuals' quality of life, yet research on their effects on soldiers remains inadequate. …

Implementing buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in Veterans Health Administration primary care: A qualitative analysis

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Medications for opioid use disorder are evidence-based, guideline-recommended treatments. While buprenorphine can be prescribed in nonspecialized office-based …

Rehabilitation & engineering center for optimizing Veteran engagement & reintegration (RECOVER): Transdisciplinary collaborations to drive change in participation in Veterans

Abstract: The Rehabilitation & Engineering Center for Optimizing Veteran Engagement & Reintegration (RECOVER) is a newly funded VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Center …

Sleep is not getting the attention it deserves: A qualitative study of patient and provider views on sleep management in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Unique characteristics and service exposures of the post-9/11 cohort of U.S. Veterans can influence their sleep health and associated comorbidities. The …

Beyond aggregated race and ethnicity codes: An examination of additional methods to identify Asian American and Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Veteran subgroups in administrative databases

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans who identify either as Asian American or as Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (NHPI) are growing (in percentage points) more rapidly than …