Postdeployment at-risk drinking among active duty women: Health care utilization and military readiness outcomes

Abstract: Background: Studies have found increasing rates of excessive drinking among women and high levels of psychiatric comorbidity. This follow-up study replicated our …

Prevention and intervention against obesity and overweight in the military: A systematic review

Abstract: Background: Overweight and obesity have a negative impact on health and have a detrimental effect on the operational readiness of soldiers. Different prevention and …

Adhering to clinical advice: The level of alignment of care processes with global bladder guidelines in Veterans with spinal cord injuries or diseases

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Guidelines contain recommendations for monitoring and care of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) in patients with spinal cord injury/disorder. …

Caregiver recruitment and engagement: Identifying best practices and strategies for including family caregivers of Veterans in health services research

Abstract: Background: Family caregivers are integral to the care of patients and possess important perspectives regarding improving healthcare delivery. Yet, caregivers are seldom …

Exploring correlates of 6-month weight loss among black United States Veterans entering Veterans Health Administration behavioral weight management care

Abstract: Black United States (U.S.) veterans lose less weight than White veterans in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) MOVE! Weight Management Program. This study …

Provider perspectives on care for Veterans with electronic health record flags for high suicide risk: A mixed methods study

Abstract: Electronic health record (EHR) flags alert staff within the Veteran Health Administration (VHA) to patients at high suicide risk for the purpose of enhancing their care. …

The family experience of the Invictus Games through a work family conflict lens: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Abstract: The Invictus Games are an international adaptive sports competition for wounded, injured, and/or ill military members and veterans. Essential to the Games are the …

Wounds that won't wash away: Disgust and trauma-related contamination in military Veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract:Disgust in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been relatively underexamined compared to other emotions, although it may be relevant to war-related PTSD given …

Bringing Veteran mental health promotion and suicide prevention efforts upstream: The THRiVE study protocol

Abstract: Transition from military to civilian life presents both opportunities and challenges. Although existing programs provide newly separated veterans (NSVs) with career …

From the war room to the classroom: A human capital approach for recruiting military Veterans as second-career teachers

Abstract:Background: In the aftermath of COVID-19, teacher shortages are on the rise. More teachers are needed than the education community can provide. With the increase in …

Navigating public stigma: How empathy, mental health knowledge, familiarity, and gender influence attitudes toward Veterans with PTSD and TBI

Abstract:This study sought to examine the levels of public stigma toward veterans with combat-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CR-PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) …

Navigating transition: A mixed methods study protocol for understanding chronic pain, resilience, and well-being among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans, families, and service providers

Abstract: Introduction: Transitioning from military to civilian life is often challenging for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans, and chronic pain further complicates …