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A novel approach for evaluating programs designed to serve military veterans: Using an adapted common components analysis

Abstract: Evaluators are challenged to keep pace with the vast array of Veteran support programs operating in the United States, resulting in a situation in which many programs …

The State of the American Veteran: The Orange County Veterans Study

Abstract: The Orange County Veterans Study, conducted by the USC School of Social Work Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families (CIR), is an effort …

Comments on Multidrug-resistant acinetobacter: Risk factors and outcomes in veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders

Abstract: Background: Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter is a growing concern and has been identified as a serious threat by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. …

Forgotten under a Tropical Sun : War Stories by American Veterans in the Philippines, 1898–1913

Abstract: Memory has not been kind to the Philippine-American War and the even lesser-known Moro rebellion. Today, few Americans know the details of these conflicts. There are …

Veterans in Canada released since 1998: A Sex-disaggregated Profile

Abstract: In Canada, 14% of the estimated Veteran population are female. However, recent data on Veterans has not been examined by sex across service, demographic and well-being …

Entacapone and prostate cancer in Parkinson's disease patients : A large Veterans Affairs healthcare system study

Abstract: Background: An increased incidence of prostate cancer was observed in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients treated with entacapone during a pre-approval randomized …

Call to Action: Making California the Most Military and Veteran Friendly State

Abstract: California has a unique opportunity to improve the state of the American veteran and, in so doing, move to the top of the list of America’s most veteran-friendly …

The State of the American Veteran: The San Francisco Veterans Study

Abstract: The San Francisco Veterans Study represents the fourth overall study—and third in the state of California—in the State of the American Veteran research series …

Ensuring Behavioral Healthcare Capacity and Quality for Service Members, Veterans and Military Families

Abstract: A great deal of attention has been paid in the past few years to the impact of war on behavioral health. Statistics now abound regarding the numbers of servicemembers …

Exploring the feasibility and acceptability of using tele-therapy for UK veterans with PTSD

Despite there being a higher prevalence of mental health difficulties in military veterans compared to the general population, research of UK veterans has suggested that only …

Patient-Centered Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Women Veterans

Abstract: Substance use disorder (SUD) is damaging to women’s health and quality of life. Appropriate treatment can mitigate the effects and health consequences of SUD, yet many …

Stories of Transition: Narrative of US Veterans’ Military to Civilian Transition and the Important Role of Identity

Abstract: To date, investigations of Veterans’ transition to civilian life after military service have tended to focus on the experiences of those with mental or physical health …