2024
Functional significance of posttraumatic growth in U.S. military veterans
Gower T, Fischer I, Tsai J, Kang H, Na P, Tedeschi R, Pietrzak R. Functional significance of posttraumatic growth in U.S. military veterans. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2024, 356: 267-273. PMID: 38614442, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.04.046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderPosttraumatic stress disorder symptomsPosttraumatic growthPsychosocial functioningTraumatic eventsTrauma-exposed U.S. veteransNational Health and ResilienceMale veteran samplePost-trauma functioningPattern of findingsRetrospective self-reportsU.S. military veteransVeteran sampleStress disorderVeterans StudyExamined relationsCross-sectional designMilitary veteransNationally representative sampleU.S. veteransAssociated with functionsPhysical functionClinical interventionsPsychosocial characteristicsVeterans
2023
Posttraumatic Growth in U.S. Military Veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study
Kang H, Fischer I, Dickinson S, Na P, Tsai J, Tedeschi R, Pietrzak R. Posttraumatic Growth in U.S. Military Veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study. Psychiatric Quarterly 2023, 95: 17-32. PMID: 37938492, DOI: 10.1007/s11126-023-10061-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic growthU.S. military veteransPTSD symptomsTraumatic eventsPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomsPositive psychological changesVeterans StudyMilitary veteransGreater posttraumatic growthTrauma-exposed veteransIntrinsic religiosityPTSD symptom severitySevere PTSD symptomsHigh-risk sampleIntrusive symptomsDisorder symptomsPsychological changesPTG levelsTraumatic experiencesPTSD ChecklistVeteran samplePsychosocial characteristicsSymptom clustersDSM-5Symptom severityIncidence of long COVID and associated psychosocial characteristics in a large U.S. city
Tsai J, Grace A, Espinoza R, Kurian A. Incidence of long COVID and associated psychosocial characteristics in a large U.S. city. Social Psychiatry And Psychiatric Epidemiology 2023, 59: 611-619. PMID: 37606649, DOI: 10.1007/s00127-023-02548-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPost-COVID syndromeLong COVIDLab-confirmed casesCOVID-19Public health issueMultivariable analysisInverse probability weightingMore symptomsCoronavirus diseasePsychosocial characteristicsSymptomsHealth issuesPopulation healthPsychosocial correlatesSame symptomsMonthsCOVIDIncidenceSocial supportTotal sampleOne-fifthAdultsProbability weightingParticipantsComprehensive examination
2022
Disentangling Associations Between Military Service, Race, and Incarceration in the U.S. Population
Tsai J, Edwards E, Cao X, Finlay AK. Disentangling Associations Between Military Service, Race, and Incarceration in the U.S. Population. Psychological Services 2022, 19: 431-442. PMID: 35878068, DOI: 10.1037/ser0000537.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLifetime incarcerationPsychosocial characteristicsSubstance abuse factorsSubstance use disordersU.S. adult populationVeteran statusBorderline personality disorderRisk adultsMale genderUse disordersHistory of homelessnessAdult populationU.S. adultsBehavioral healthMental healthCivilian settingsPersonality disorderU.S. populationSociodemographic backgroundAdultsIncarceration historyAbuse factorsVeteransPrevalence of incarcerationStructured interviews
2021
Mental Health and Psychosocial Characteristics Associated With COVID-19 Among U.S. Adults
Tsai J, Huang M, Elbogen E. Mental Health and Psychosocial Characteristics Associated With COVID-19 Among U.S. Adults. Psychiatric Services 2021, 72: 444-447. PMID: 33530731, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.202000540.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCOVID-19 infectionMental healthCOVID-19Positive COVID-19 testCOVID-19 statusMental health characteristicsMiddle-income adultsCOVID-19 testSocial supportClinical riskHealth characteristicsPsychiatric historyNegative testHistory of homelessnessMedical needPsychosocial characteristicsU.S. adultsCurrent social supportInfectionHealthNational sampleAdultsVeterans
2020
The National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study: A Narrative Review and Future Directions
Fogle BM, Tsai J, Mota N, Harpaz-Rotem I, Krystal JH, Southwick SM, Pietrzak RH. The National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study: A Narrative Review and Future Directions. Frontiers In Psychiatry 2020, 11: 538218. PMID: 33362593, PMCID: PMC7755975, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.538218.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNational HealthVeterans StudyMental disordersNarrative reviewVeterans Affairs Healthcare SystemPopulation-based dataUnique health needsUnited States veteransPost-traumatic stress disorderNon-veteran counterpartsPost-traumatic growthProtective psychosocial characteristicsProspective studyStates veteransIndependent cohortHealth outcomesHealth needsU.S. veteransCare deliveryClinical implicationsLongitudinal changesPsychosocial characteristicsProtective factorsStress disorderTreatment effortsClients of VA-Housed Legal Clinics: Legal and Psychosocial Needs When Seeking Services and Two Months Later
Timko C, Tsai J, Taylor E, Smelson D, Blonigen D, Nash A, Finlay A. Clients of VA-Housed Legal Clinics: Legal and Psychosocial Needs When Seeking Services and Two Months Later. Journal Of Veterans Studies 2020, 6: 239-249. PMID: 34466762, PMCID: PMC8404205, DOI: 10.21061/jvs.v6i1.167.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMultiple health care needsHealth care needsBaseline appointmentVeterans' useCare needsHealth statusPsychosocial needsPsychological symptomsClinicPsychosocial characteristicsTwo monthsSubstance useVulnerable populationsVA benefitsLonger durationBaseline dataMost participantsBaselineMonthsClient improvementVeteransVAAdditional help
2019
Experiences and Knowledge of US Department of Veterans Affairs Clinical Services, Research, and Education: Results From a National Survey of Veterans
Tsai J, Mehta K, Hunt-Johnson N, Pietrzak RH. Experiences and Knowledge of US Department of Veterans Affairs Clinical Services, Research, and Education: Results From a National Survey of Veterans. Journal Of Public Health Management And Practice 2019, 27: 173-185. PMID: 31592984, DOI: 10.1097/phh.0000000000001053.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary health care providersOpioid use disorderVA health careHealth care providersClinical servicesChronic painCare providersUse disordersVA servicesVeterans Affairs Health Care SystemHealth careHealth care systemOverall high satisfactionMajority of veteransOne-quarterUS veteransComprehensive careVeteran characteristicsEligibility criteriaPsychosocial characteristicsCare systemVeteransComprehensive managementCareActive dutyPosttraumatic stress symptom courses in U.S. military veterans: A seven-year, nationally representative, prospective cohort study
Mota NP, Cook JM, Smith NB, Tsai J, Harpaz-Rotem I, Krystal JH, Southwick SM, Pietrzak RH. Posttraumatic stress symptom courses in U.S. military veterans: A seven-year, nationally representative, prospective cohort study. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2019, 119: 23-31. PMID: 31546045, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2019.09.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPTSD symptom courseSymptom courseU.S. military veteransLatent growth mixture modelingProspective cohort studyMilitary veteransLifetime psychiatric historyMental health treatmentPhysical health difficultiesLifetime traumatic eventsTrauma-exposed veteransProtective psychosocial characteristicsCohort studyProspective cohortModerate symptomsModifiable correlatesNational HealthSymptomatic coursePsychiatric historyHealth treatmentU.S. veteransVeterans StudyPsychosocial characteristicsHigher symptomsHealth difficulties
2016
Nature and determinants of suicidal ideation among U.S. veterans: Results from the national health and resilience in veterans study
Smith NB, Mota N, Tsai J, Monteith L, Harpaz-Rotem I, Southwick SM, Pietrzak RH. Nature and determinants of suicidal ideation among U.S. veterans: Results from the national health and resilience in veterans study. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2016, 197: 66-73. PMID: 26970267, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2016.02.069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic suicidal ideationPhysical health difficultiesSuicidal ideationU.S. veteransProtective psychosocial characteristicsNational HealthPsychosocial characteristicsHealth difficultiesSI onsetMajor public health concernProspective cohort studyPublic health concernSubstance abuse historyWave 1Majority of veteransU.S. military veteransCohort studyProtective correlatesTwo-week timeframePsychiatric distressVeterans StudySociodemographic characteristicsSuicidal thoughtsHealth concernTreatment efforts
2015
A Comparison of Homeless Male Veterans in Metropolitan and Micropolitan Areas in Nebraska: A Methodological Caveat
Tsai J, Ramaswamy S, Bhatia SC, Rosenheck RA. A Comparison of Homeless Male Veterans in Metropolitan and Micropolitan Areas in Nebraska: A Methodological Caveat. American Journal Of Community Psychology 2015, 56: 357-367. PMID: 26354600, DOI: 10.1007/s10464-015-9746-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAnalysis of VarianceAnxiety DisordersCitiesHealth ServicesHealth Services AccessibilityHealth StatusHealth Status IndicatorsHousingHumansIll-Housed PersonsInterviews as TopicMaleMedically UninsuredMental DisordersMiddle AgedNebraskaRural HealthSocial SupportSocioeconomic FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersTransients and MigrantsUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsHomeless male veteransVeterans Affairs facilitiesMale veteransHomeless veteransHealth servicesMore medical problemsHealth service useDiagnosis of anxietyService useGreater social supportCommunity providersDifficult populationMedical problemsPsychosocial characteristicsMicropolitan areasPersonality disorderConvenience sampleVeteransResearch staffStructured interviewsSocial supportMicropolitanRural areasDiagnosisCharacteristics and Use of Services Among Literally Homeless and Unstably Housed U.S. Veterans With Custody of Minor Children
Tsai J, Rosenheck RA, Kasprow WJ, Kane V. Characteristics and Use of Services Among Literally Homeless and Unstably Housed U.S. Veterans With Custody of Minor Children. Psychiatric Services 2015, 66: 1083-1090. PMID: 25975888, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201400300.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHomeless veteransChronic general medical conditionsGeneral medical conditionsSevere mental illnessVeterans Affairs programsClinical characteristicsAdmission patternsUse of servicesMedical conditionsPsychiatric disordersPsychotic disordersFemale veteransMental illnessU.S. veteransPsychosocial characteristicsSubstantial proportionVeteransWomenChildrenMenMinor childrenDisordersVAReferralIllness
2014
Post-traumatic growth among veterans in the USA: results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study
Tsai J, El-Gabalawy R, Sledge WH, Southwick SM, Pietrzak RH. Post-traumatic growth among veterans in the USA: results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study. Psychological Medicine 2014, 45: 165-179. PMID: 25065450, DOI: 10.1017/s0033291714001202.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPost-traumatic stress disorderPost-traumatic growthRe-experiencing symptomsPosttraumatic Growth Inventory-Short FormGreater post-traumatic growthVeterans StudyWorst traumatic eventNegative psychological consequencesIntrinsic religiosityBetter mental functioningGreater social connectednessGreater social connectionSense of purposePTSD symptomsPsychological consequencesTraumatic eventsStress disorderSocial connectednessMental functioningPsychosocial characteristicsSocial connectionsSuch experiencesUS veteransPositive legacyVeterans
2013
Successful Aging Among Older Veterans in the United States
Pietrzak RH, Tsai J, Kirwin PD, Southwick SM. Successful Aging Among Older Veterans in the United States. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2013, 22: 551-563. PMID: 23567414, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2012.11.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProtective psychosocial characteristicsPhysical health difficultiesSuccessful agingUnidimensional latent factorPsychosocial characteristicsPsychological distressHealth difficultiesLatent factorsSelf-rated successful agingAdditional positive predictorsCurrent psychological distressSelf-report measuresCorrelates of scoresAdditional negative predictorConfirmatory factor analysisCross-sectional web surveyOlder veteransSubstance abuse historyCognitive functioningPsychosocial correlatesSocial functioningPositive expectationsAbuse historyDimensional approachPositive predictor