Tobacco cessation strategies in military personnel: A meta-analysis of randomized trials

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of behavioural and pharmacological tobacco cessation interventions among active-duty military personnel and veterans. Methods: We …

VA healthcare: Prioritized access and utilization at the intersections of race and ethnicity with gender

Abstract:For U.S. military veterans, access to VA healthcare is determined by laws and policies, and involves military service factors (e.g., medals, POW, exposures), …

What a peer-led, community-engaged lung cancer screening pilot study taught us about reaching black Veterans

Abstract:Despite high lung cancer risk, Black Americans have disproportionately low lung cancer screening (LCS) uptake. This low uptake is driven by low LCS awareness, mistrust of …

The civilian transition: Retelling the lived experiences of medically discharged Filipino military amputees

Abstract: Amputation in military service leading to discharge and transition difficulty is the Philippines was still yet to resolve, a focus on training the jungle and sea division …

The impact of mild traumatic brain injury sustained with blast or nonblast mechanism during combat or noncombat deployment on community reintegration

Abstract: Community reintegration serves an integral role to enhance veterans' quality of life as they transition to civilian life. Unsuccessful reintegration after military …

Female Veteran transition: Exploring gendered power relations, discipline and decision making

Abstract: This paper investigates how military life affects the decision making of female RAF veterans during transition into the civilian world. By adopting a longitudinal …

Transition from military regime to civilian workplace: Social-connectedness in a civilian landscape

Abstract:The purpose statement of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore how military veterans who transitioned to civilian employment describe social connectedness in …

A pilot observational study in Ohio, USA of the Healing of Our Veterans Equine Services Intensive Intervention for Veterans with trauma histories

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Equine-assisted services are being increasingly utilized as complementary interventions for military veterans who have experienced trauma. However, …

Exploring mental help-seeking behaviors, health, and well-being in rural Veterans with chronic health conditions: A national rural health study

Abstract: Background/Objective: Veterans in the United States have increased significantly, with a substantial proportion residing in rural areas. This study aims to examine the …

Predicting suicide death among Veterans after psychiatric hospitalization using transformer based models with social determinants and NLP

Abstract: Predictions of suicide death of patients discharged from psychiatric hospitals (PDPH) can guide intervention efforts including intensive post-discharge case management …

Telehealth pulmonary rehabilitation enhances functional capacity and quality of life in Veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A 12-week single-arm intervention study

Abstract: Traditional in-person pulmonary rehabilitation protocols enhance respiratory health and functional capacity in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients but …

Analysis of prediabetes in Veterans: Assessing diagnosis and population characteristics across a region of Veterans Affairs health care systems

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Currently, 873,000 patients within the VA Health Administration potentially have prediabetes, based on HbA1c. The primary objective of this …