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Call for action: Research needs for homeless Canadian women Veterans

Abstract: Veteran homelessness remains a critical issue in Canada, prompting significant government investment and research efforts, particularly concerning the unique challenges …

Canadian military members' experiences of using programs and services to support upcoming release: A qualitative study

Abstract:Introduction: The transition from military to civilian life begins with the decision to leave military service, marking the onset of a unique journey for each individual. …

Changes to Veteran community reintegration research needed to address diverse needs of Veterans and their communities

Abstract: The authors issue a call to the field to address the expansive reintegration needs of Veterans and their communities. Developing inclusive Veteran community reintegration …

Impact of gender identity field in the Veterans Health Administration electronic health record, 2016‒2023

Abstract: Objectives: To distinguish differences in physical and mental health between transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) veterans identified via diagnostic codes, …

Improving the efficiency of the military compensation system: Insights from the literature

Abstract: Military personnel costs, including health care costs, are substantial, amounting to more than $226 billion in the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD's) budget request for …

Measurement matters for transgender Veterans' visibility in the electronic health record

Abstract: The article discusses a study by Leder and colleagues, published in the issue which examined how adding a self-reported gender identity field to the electronic health …

Report on caregivers in military families

Abstract: The Department's response to House Report 117-397, pages 171-172, accompanying H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, "Report …

Self-perceptions of mental health among US Veterans and non-Veterans: Behavioral risk factor surveillance system, 2022

Abstract: Introduction: Veteran and other service member sub-populations have an increased likelihood of mental illness. Diagnosed mental health conditions among Veteran …

Toward increasing relevance of the US Army's deployment cycle resilience training: A quality improvement evaluation

Abstract: Introduction: The Deployment Cycle Resilience Training (DCRT) is a rebranded and revised version of the initial deployment resilience training called Battlemind, that was …

Veterans report enhanced openness to mental health treatment following wilderness therapy

Abstract: Many veterans struggle with their mental health, and wilderness therapies offer promising unconventional approaches that improve psychological symptoms. However, less is …

Virtual and in-person chronic pain management outcomes: A retrospective observational study

Abstract:Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated alternate modes of delivery of chronic pain management programs. The aim of this retrospective observational study was to …

An analysis of the U.S. Department of Defense's military health readiness assessments

Abstract: Congress mandates that the Department of Defense (DoD) assess and monitor the health readiness of the armed forces. Accordingly, DoD implements a suite of health …