Neurocognitive function and medical care utilization in Veterans treated for substance use disorder
In Veterans receiving SUD care, higher impulsivity and lower cognitive performance were associated with greater health care utilization within the VHA system. This suggests that veterans with SUD who show lower neurocognitive performance are at greater risk for continued health problems that require healthcare engagement. Cognitive rehabilitation programs developed for brain injury and other neurological conditions could be tried in Veterans with SUD to improve their health outcomes.
Authors
- Paul E. Plonski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6748-6020)
- Clara E. Dismuke‐Greer
- James M. Bjork (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0593-3291)
- Jarrod Reisweber
- Paul B. Perrin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2070-215X)
Institutions
- Tufts University (US)
- Virginia Commonwealth University (US)
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System (US)
- VA Central California Health Care System (US)
- University of Virginia (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention and Policy
- Published
- 2024-08-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-024-00621-x
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.54