2022
Risk Factors Associated with Healthcare Utilization for Spine Pain
Higgins DM, Han L, Kerns RD, Driscoll MA, Heapy AA, Skanderson M, Lisi AJ, Mattocks KM, Brandt C, Haskell SG. Risk Factors Associated with Healthcare Utilization for Spine Pain. Pain Medicine 2022, 23: 1423-1433. PMID: 34999899, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnab351.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBack PainFemaleHumansMusculoskeletal PainPatient Acceptance of Health CareRisk FactorsVeteransConceptsSpine pain careSpine painHealthcare utilizationPain careRisk factorsPain episodesObservation periodNew episodesMultivariable logistic regression modelPotential risk factorsOutpatient visit dataLogistic regression analysisMental health conditionsBaseline observation periodLogistic regression modelsBaseline characteristicsOutpatient visitsClinical correlatesContinued careLower oddsPainVisit dataContinued episodesHealth conditionsCareLongitudinal Analysis of Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms, Probable TBI, and Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration Among Veterans
Portnoy GA, Relyea MR, Presseau C, Orazietti S, Martino S, Brandt CA, Haskell SG. Longitudinal Analysis of Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms, Probable TBI, and Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration Among Veterans. Journal Of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 2022, 37: 34-42. PMID: 34985032, PMCID: PMC8740780, DOI: 10.1097/htr.0000000000000759.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPersistent postconcussion symptomsTraumatic brain injuryProbable traumatic brain injuryPostconcussion symptomsElevated riskVeterans Affairs Medical CenterSelf-reported traumatic brain injuryProspective cohort studyProbable posttraumatic stress disorderCommon risk factorsIntimate Partner Violence PerpetrationCommon predictorsPosttraumatic stress disorderHalf of participantsCohort studyPain intensityHead injuryVA careBrain injuryRisk factorsIPV perpetrationMedical CenterSecondary data analysisBinge drinkingPartner violence perpetration
2021
Polygenic Breast Cancer Risk for Women Veterans in the Million Veteran Program
Minnier J, Rajeevan N, Gao L, Park B, Pyarajan S, Spellman P, Haskell SG, Brandt CA, Luoh SW. Polygenic Breast Cancer Risk for Women Veterans in the Million Veteran Program. JCO Precision Oncology 2021, 5: 1178-1191. PMID: 34381935, PMCID: PMC8345920, DOI: 10.1200/po.20.00541.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast Cancer Risk Assessment ToolCancer Risk Assessment ToolIncident breast cancerAbsolute lifetime riskAA womenRisk assessment toolIncident casesLifetime riskBreast cancerMillion Veteran ProgramAccurate breast cancer risk assessmentProstate Cancer Cohort ConsortiumBreast cancer risk assessmentPrior BC diagnosisBreast cancer riskClinical risk modelVeteran ProgramRisk prediction modelCancer risk assessmentAssessment toolIncident BCAfrican ancestryHazard ratioProspective cohortMultiracial cohort
2020
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Pain Intensity in Young Adults.
Athar W, Card ME, Charokopos A, Akgün KM, DeRycke EC, Haskell SG, Yaggi HK, Bastian LA. Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Pain Intensity in Young Adults. Annals Of The American Thoracic Society 2020, 17: 1273-1278. PMID: 32644865, PMCID: PMC7640622, DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.201910-750oc.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apneaPain intensityYoung adultsSevere painSleep apneaVeterans Health Administration primary care clinicsDiagnosis of OSAMultivariate logistic regression modelEffective OSA treatmentSevere pain intensityAverage pain intensityPrimary care clinicsBody mass indexHigher pain intensityMental health diagnosesElectronic medical recordsCross-sectional analysisLogistic regression modelsCohort studyOlder patientsCare clinicsChronic painMass indexSmoking statusOSA treatmentUnderutilization of Pulmonary Function Testing in Veterans Hospitalized for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation: Who are We Missing?
Bade BC, DeRycke EC, Skanderson M, Crothers K, Haskell S, Bean-Mayberry B, Cain HC, Brandt C, Bastian LA, Akgün KM. Underutilization of Pulmonary Function Testing in Veterans Hospitalized for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation: Who are We Missing? COPD Journal Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2020, 17: 15-21. PMID: 31948267, DOI: 10.1080/15412555.2019.1711036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAlcoholismDelayed DiagnosisDisease ProgressionEthnicityFemaleHealth Services MisuseHospitalizationHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedOdds RatioPulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveRespiratory Function TestsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsSmokersSmokingSubstance-Related DisordersUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsChronic obstructive pulmonary diseasePulmonary function testingDrug use disordersCurrent Procedural TerminologyUse disordersFunction testingChronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbationsVeterans Affairs Health Care SystemObstructive pulmonary disease exacerbationsLogistic regressionPulmonary disease exacerbationsObstructive pulmonary diseaseHistory of alcoholHealth care systemDisease exacerbationIndex hospitalizationCurrent smokersCOPD hospitalizationsPatient factorsPrimary outcomePulmonary diseaseRetrospective analysisInternational ClassificationMost veteransQuality care
2019
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Risk for Stroke in Young and Middle-Aged Adults
Rosman L, Sico JJ, Lampert R, Gaffey AE, Ramsey CM, Dziura J, Chui PW, Cavanagh CE, Brandt C, Haskell S, Burg MM. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Risk for Stroke in Young and Middle-Aged Adults. Stroke 2019, 50: 2996-3003. PMID: 31619151, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.119.026854.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransient ischemic attackIncident transient ischemic attackPosttraumatic stress disorderEffects of PTSDIschemic strokeIncident strokeHealthcare utilizationIncidence of TIAStress disorderYoung adultsMiddle-aged veteransStroke risk factorsMultivariate Cox modelIschemic stroke riskAge-specific prevention strategiesVeterans Health AdministrationMiddle-aged adultsIschemic attackStroke riskPsychological factorsUnadjusted analysesRisk factorsEffect modificationCox modelPsychiatric disordersPosttraumatic Stress Disorder and Risk for Early Incident Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective Cohort Study of 1.1 Million Young Adults
Rosman L, Lampert R, Ramsey CM, Dziura J, Chui PW, Brandt C, Haskell S, Burg MM. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Risk for Early Incident Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective Cohort Study of 1.1 Million Young Adults. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2019, 8: e013741. PMID: 31564191, PMCID: PMC6806049, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.119.013741.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIncident atrial fibrillationPosttraumatic stress disorderMiddle-aged veteransAtrial fibrillationRisk factorsMultivariate Cox proportional hazards modelIncidence of AFCox proportional hazards modelStress disorderAF risk factorsCardiovascular risk factorsNew atrial fibrillationProspective cohort studyHigher overall incidenceVeterans Health AdministrationProportional hazards modelAcute psychological stressChronic stress syndromeCohort studyOverall incidenceAtrial tachycardiaLifestyle factorsAtrial flutterHealthcare useEffect modification