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View article: Suicide-related outcomes in veterans with post-traumatic headache: a retrospective cohort study
Suicide-related outcomes in veterans with post-traumatic headache: a retrospective cohort study Open
Summary: Background: Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is a common sequela of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Although there is a known association between TBI and suicide risk in veterans, the association between PTH and suicide-related outcome…
View article: Rehabilitation needs and healthcare utilization of adults with cerebral palsy: A mixed methods study
Rehabilitation needs and healthcare utilization of adults with cerebral palsy: A mixed methods study Open
Purpose This study aimed to understand and describe the rehabilitation and care complexity needs of adults with cerebral palsy (CP) receiving care in a pediatric healthcare setting. Methods This was an exploratory sequential mixed-methods …
View article: Traumatic brain injury and VA service use among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Veterans experiencing homelessness
Traumatic brain injury and VA service use among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Veterans experiencing homelessness Open
Introduction United States Veterans experiencing homelessness often have myriad health concerns that can impact their functioning. Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (NHPI) homeless Veterans are up to 82% more likely to have a traumatic b…
View article: Stabilized and unstabilized sampling methods result in differential fecal 16S rRNA microbial sequencing results
Stabilized and unstabilized sampling methods result in differential fecal 16S rRNA microbial sequencing results Open
Over the past decade, studies have been conducted to increase the understanding of associations between the fecal microbiome and human health. In conjunction, researchers have investigated the effects of study design, methods, molecular pr…
View article: The “tyranny of distance”: community-based veteran suicide prevention in Guam
The “tyranny of distance”: community-based veteran suicide prevention in Guam Open
The population of Guam is comprised of a high proportion of Asian and/or Pacific Islander individuals, many of whom have served in the military. Minoritized community membership and military service are associated with increased suicide ri…
View article: Suicidal ideation and non-fatal suicidal self-directed violence prevalence and associations among Veterans residing in U.S. Pacific Island Territories: Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands
Suicidal ideation and non-fatal suicidal self-directed violence prevalence and associations among Veterans residing in U.S. Pacific Island Territories: Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands Open
Suicide rates are high in United States (U.S.) Pacific Island Territories, where large numbers of Veterans reside. Yet knowledge of suicidal self-directed violence (SSDV) among Veterans in this region is limited. We examined the feasibilit…
View article: Facilitating assessment of symptoms and behaviors using a smartphone application to identify at-risk sailors.
Facilitating assessment of symptoms and behaviors using a smartphone application to identify at-risk sailors. Open
During deployments, Navy personnel have reported concerning levels of mental health symptoms, as well as suicidal ideation. Upstream efforts are needed to identify and mitigate symptoms, thereby, reducing the risk of suicide. Based on rece…
View article: Geospatial estimates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempt prevalence in the U.S. veteran population (2022)
Geospatial estimates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempt prevalence in the U.S. veteran population (2022) Open
View article: Access to Outpatient Occupational Therapy Services After Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalization in the Veterans Health Administration
Access to Outpatient Occupational Therapy Services After Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalization in the Veterans Health Administration Open
Importance: Veterans with occupational performance (e.g., activities of daily living [ADL]) limitations who are receiving inpatient psychiatric care may benefit from outpatient occupational therapy upon discharge, but access disparities ha…
View article: Residential factors associated with mental health in United States Veterans, Air Force military, and Air Force employees
Residential factors associated with mental health in United States Veterans, Air Force military, and Air Force employees Open
Individuals in Westernized countries spend most of their time indoors. However, exploration of residential building factors that may influence occupants’ mental health is limited in scientific literature. The purpose of this study was to e…
View article: Impact of prior exposures on biomarkers of blast during military tactical training
Impact of prior exposures on biomarkers of blast during military tactical training Open
Introduction Blast injuries and subclinical effects are of significant concern among those Service Members (SMs) participating in military operations and tactical trainings. Studies of SMs repeatedly exposed during training find concussion…
View article: 0148 Toxoplasma Gondii Serointensity and Plasma Kynurenine Metabolites Are Associated with Sleep Dysregulation
0148 Toxoplasma Gondii Serointensity and Plasma Kynurenine Metabolites Are Associated with Sleep Dysregulation Open
Introduction Suicidal self-directed violence (SSDV) has been previously associated with Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) IgG positivity and intensity, blood levels of quinolinic acid (QUIN, positively), picolinic acid (PIC, negatively) and ky…
View article: 0513 The Feasibility of Home-Based Estimation of Circadian Timing in Veterans with Insomnia and past Traumatic Brain Injury: Preliminary Findings
0513 The Feasibility of Home-Based Estimation of Circadian Timing in Veterans with Insomnia and past Traumatic Brain Injury: Preliminary Findings Open
Introduction Veterans with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are significantly more likely to develop insomnia than their non-injured peers, which contributes to functional impairment and diminished quality of life. Emerging eviden…
View article: Design and Evaluation of Sleep MAPP: A Decision Support Tool for Guideline-Concordant Sleep Disorder Management in the Polytrauma/Traumatic Brain Injury System of Care (Preprint)
Design and Evaluation of Sleep MAPP: A Decision Support Tool for Guideline-Concordant Sleep Disorder Management in the Polytrauma/Traumatic Brain Injury System of Care (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Sleep disorders, including insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), are prevalent among Veterans receiving Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Polytrauma/Traumatic Brain Injury System of Care (PSC) services. Poor sleep seco…
View article: Effects of Oral Administration of the Probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG on the Proteomic Profiles of Cerebrospinal Fluid and Immunoregulatory Signaling in the Hippocampus of Adult Male Rats
Effects of Oral Administration of the Probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG on the Proteomic Profiles of Cerebrospinal Fluid and Immunoregulatory Signaling in the Hippocampus of Adult Male Rats Open
Introduction: The microbiome-gut-brain axis, by modulating bidirectional immune, metabolic, and neural signaling pathways in the host, has emerged as a target for the prevention and treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders. Oral…
View article: Patient–Provider Race Concordance and Primary Care Suicide Risk Screening in the Veterans Health Administration
Patient–Provider Race Concordance and Primary Care Suicide Risk Screening in the Veterans Health Administration Open
Objective To evaluate the association between patient–provider race concordance and the likelihood of being screened for suicide risk in Veterans Health Administration (VA) primary care settings. Study Setting and Design In November 2020, …
View article: Relationships Between Neighborhood Disadvantage, Race/Ethnicity, and Neurobehavioral Symptoms Among Veterans With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Relationships Between Neighborhood Disadvantage, Race/Ethnicity, and Neurobehavioral Symptoms Among Veterans With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Open
Objective: To examine the relationship between neighborhood disadvantage and severity of vestibular, sensory, mood-behavioral, and cognitive neurobehavioral symptoms among Veterans with a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI); and whether Vet…
View article: Toxoplasma gondii, suicidal behaviour and suicide risk factors in US Veterans enrolled in mental health treatment
Toxoplasma gondii, suicidal behaviour and suicide risk factors in US Veterans enrolled in mental health treatment Open
Markers of chronic infection Toxoplasma gondii (Nicolle et Manceaux, 1908) have been associated with suicidal self-directed violence (SSDV). We present the results of the first study relating T. gondii IgG serology with suicide attempts an…
View article: The effects of war-related experiences on mental health symptoms of individuals living in conflict zones: a longitudinal study
The effects of war-related experiences on mental health symptoms of individuals living in conflict zones: a longitudinal study Open
On October 7, 2023, a large-scale attack in southern Israel and the subsequent war resulted in extensive loss of life and injuries, with many individuals experiencing traumatic losses, such as family members or close friends being killed o…
View article: Non-Fatal Suicidal Self-Directed Violence among U.S. Veterans (2022): The Assessing Social and Community Environments with National Data (ASCEND) for Veteran Suicide Prevention Study
Non-Fatal Suicidal Self-Directed Violence among U.S. Veterans (2022): The Assessing Social and Community Environments with National Data (ASCEND) for Veteran Suicide Prevention Study Open
From 2001-2021, the age- and sex-adjusted Veteran suicide rate increased 76.3%. Surveillance of suicidal ideation (SI) and non-fatal suicidal self-directed violence (NF-SSDV) is a critical component of public health-oriented suicide preven…
View article: Comparison of six natural language processing approaches to assessing firearm access in Veterans Health Administration electronic health records
Comparison of six natural language processing approaches to assessing firearm access in Veterans Health Administration electronic health records Open
Objective Access to firearms is associated with increased suicide risk. Our aim was to develop a natural language processing approach to characterizing firearm access in clinical records. Materials and Methods We used clinical notes from 3…
View article: Multi-modal risk factors differentiate suicide attempters from ideators in military veterans with major depressive disorder
Multi-modal risk factors differentiate suicide attempters from ideators in military veterans with major depressive disorder Open
View article: Frontal Pole Neuromodulation for Impulsivity and Suicidality in Veterans With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Common Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Frontal Pole Neuromodulation for Impulsivity and Suicidality in Veterans With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Common Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Suicide remains a leading cause of death among veterans in the United States, and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) increases the risk of suicidal ideation (SI) and suicide attempts (SAs). mTBI worsens impulsivity and contribut…
View article: Commentary: Updated suicide prevention core competencies for mental health professionals: Implications for training, research, and practice.
Commentary: Updated suicide prevention core competencies for mental health professionals: Implications for training, research, and practice. Open
View article: Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempts Among Women Veterans Using VA Reproductive Health Care: Prevalence and Associations With Fertility-, Pregnancy- and Parenting-related Factors
Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempts Among Women Veterans Using VA Reproductive Health Care: Prevalence and Associations With Fertility-, Pregnancy- and Parenting-related Factors Open
View article: Impact of an internet-based insomnia intervention on suicidal ideation and associated correlates in veterans at elevated suicide risk
Impact of an internet-based insomnia intervention on suicidal ideation and associated correlates in veterans at elevated suicide risk Open
Improving public health approaches to suicide prevention requires scalable evidence-based interventions that can be easily disseminated. Given empirical data supporting the association between insomnia and suicide risk, internet-delivered …
View article: Quantifying variation across 16S rRNA gene sequencing runs in human microbiome studies
Quantifying variation across 16S rRNA gene sequencing runs in human microbiome studies Open
View article: Longitudinal invariance of the Patient Health Questionnaire–9 among patients receiving pharmacotherapy for major depressive disorder: A secondary analysis of clinical trial data.
Longitudinal invariance of the Patient Health Questionnaire–9 among patients receiving pharmacotherapy for major depressive disorder: A secondary analysis of clinical trial data. Open
Comparing self-reported symptom scores across time requires longitudinal measurement invariance (LMI), a psychometric property that means the measure is functioning identically across all time points. Despite its prominence as a measure of…
View article: Financial barriers and facilitators to secure firearm and medication storage among veterans with elevated suicide risk: a qualitative study
Financial barriers and facilitators to secure firearm and medication storage among veterans with elevated suicide risk: a qualitative study Open
Objective To explore financial barriers and facilitators to promoting secure firearm and medication storage among patients at risk for suicide. Methods Veterans seeking care in Veterans Affairs emergency care settings (N=28) participated i…
View article: Nutrition and Food Security Among Veterans: Operationalizing Nutritional Functioning
Nutrition and Food Security Among Veterans: Operationalizing Nutritional Functioning Open