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Addressing pandemic-related guilt and shame in U.S. military Veterans: A pilot randomized controlled trial of trauma-informed guilt reduction and supportive care therapy

Abstract: Objective: The coronavirus disease–2019 pandemic created potentially morally injurious situations such as being unable to care for loved ones or making decisions that …

Longitudinal predictors of insomnia in a population-based sample of U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Despite the high prevalence of insomnia among U.S. military veterans, there is limited population-based longitudinal data on its incidence and predictors. Data were …

Rates and predictors of follow-up care and treatment initiation among women Veterans after a positive alcohol screen

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Gender-related disparities in access to alcohol-related care exist in the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care system. Understanding differences …

Understanding the experiences of Canadian military Veterans participating in aquatic exercise for musculoskeletal pain

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans report living with chronic pain at nearly double the rate of comparable Canadians. They have unique pain management …

Using natural language processing to inform targeted rural and urban Hispanic U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs suicide prediction models

Abstract: Rural Hispanic veterans experience elevated suicide rates when compared to urban counterparts. Group differences remain poorly understood. This study evaluates a …

Am I a priest in the Armed Forces, or a soldier who is a priest? Identity work among military chaplains in the Swedish armed forces

Abstract: Military chaplains (MCs) in Sweden embody a hybrid professional identity at the intersection of ecclesiastical and military institutions. Ordained Lutheran priests serve …

Early effects of a microprocessor-controlled knee joint on functional mobility and user satisfaction in Veterans with limb loss

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the effects of a polycentric microprocessor-controlled knee joint on functional mobility and user satisfaction. Design: Before–after pilot trial. …

Testing a personalized approach to chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial in older Veterans

Abstract: Objective: We aimed to test the efficacy of personalized treatment of older veterans with chronic low back pain (CLBP) delivered by Aging Back Clinics (ABCs) as compared …

The underestimated cardiovascular research participant: The U.S. Veteran

Abstract:Avenues for recruiting cardiovascular research participants are discussed, particularly pertianing to the use of the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System which is …

Veteran experiences and satisfaction with Veterans Affairs call centers' tele-triage and virtual urgent care appointments: Qualitative evaluation

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Virtual health care models that incorporate registered nurse triage with rapid access to same-day virtual visits with clinicians represent a growing …

Building back something remarkable from shattered pieces: An inquiry into military sexual trauma as shared online by Veteran women

Abstract: This study explored the lived experiences of eight women veterans regarding military sexual trauma (MST), as shared on two online social media platforms. The study …

Exploring contraceptive care and access experiences of Veterans

Abstract: Practical access to contraceptive care and the ability to choose care that meets one’s needs and preferences are important for an individual’s health and well-being …