VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide prevention, diabetes and ALS
Researchers have been studying ways to improve care for veterans. A recent study focused on predicting suicidal thoughts in veterans with PTSD. The study involved tracking sleep patterns and other health metrics.
Participants were given a system to measure their sleep and movements. This system sent data to researchers nightly, allowing them to monitor changes over time. The goal was to identify potential warning signs for suicidal ideation.
Further details on this study and other research findings are available from the VA's Office of Research and Development. They have published news briefs on these and other topics, including diabetes and ALS care.
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