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Perceived companionship is associated with pain severity but not opioid tapering among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is more prevalent among Veterans than in the general population, and greater social support is linked to better pain outcomes and emotional …

Part-Time Military Service and Sacrifice: Understanding The Outcomes of Long-Term Reserve Service With Partners And Employers

Abstract: This research aimed to understand the lived experience of part time reservists and how they balance family and civilian work with their military commitments. Results …

Racial, ethnic, and sex differences in need and receipt of support for social needs among Veterans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Health-related social needs, downstream manifestations of social determinants or drivers of health, impact patients' health and well-being. To develop …

Beyond the battlefield: Exploring LGBTQ+ service members’ and Veterans’ perception of the nature of military experiences and leadership

Abstract:The experiences of LGBTQ+ military personnel in the U.S. military have been informed by developing policies and societal behaviors. While major strides have been made, …

Comparing loneliness assessment tools in a Veteran's community

Abstract:Problem Statement: The current screening practices used in the Vet Center may not effectively capture veterans’ levels of loneliness. With increasing recognition of the …

Evaluating a mobile health intervention (GUIDE app) for first responders, military personnel, and Veterans: Randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: First responders, military personnel, and veterans face disproportionate risk for mental health and wellness issues. Stigma and confidentiality are common …

Qualitative analysis of the influence of military culture on the resocialization of combat Veterans

Abstract:The researcher conducted in-depth interviews with 25 combat-experienced Veterans of the Global War on Terror who fit an operational definition of successful …

Veterans health: Improvements needed to achieve successful appointment scheduling modernization

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has dozens of systems to support appointment scheduling for veterans. It has acquired these systems over time to address needs, …

Veterans’ perceptions of administrative burden in healthcare services: An in-depth qualitative analysis within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract:Implementing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA Mission Act) marked a pivotal shift in …

Coping is complicated: Examining the roles of coping strategies and pain self-efficacy for black Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Black patients with chronic pain routinely receive insufficient pain management, which contributes to myriad worse outcomes. This inadequate care stems from various …

Film, narrative agency, and the politics of care in Veteran Britain

Abstract: Film offers untapped potential for making critical interventions in world politics, particularly in ways that harness people's capacity to narrate stories that creatively …