Exploring U.S. Veterans’ post-service employment experiences

Abstract: Although most U.S. veterans transition to civilian life successfully, securing employment and reintegrating into civilian communities, some veterans face transition …

State-Level Variability in Veteran Reliance on Veterans Health Administration and Potentially Preventable Hospitalizations: A Geospatial Analysis

Abstract: Most Veterans who use the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) also utilize private-sector health care providers. To better inform local and regional health care …

Experiences and career intentions of combat-deployed UK military personnel

Abstract: Background: Most studies of the psychological impact of military deployment focus on the negative and traumatic aspects. Less is known about the full range of deployment …

Help-Seeking on Facebook Versus More Traditional Sources of Help: Cross-Sectional Survey of Military Veterans

Abstract: Background: The media has devoted significant attention to anecdotes of individuals who post messages on Facebook prior to suicide. However, it is unclear to what extent …

Pilot Data on the Nature of Trauma Exposure in Military Couples

Abstract: Using a sample of 50 couples, this pilot study examined the associations between service member and spouse PTSD symptoms on both self and partner relationship quality …

Using Photography to Explore Recovery Themes With Veterans

Abstract: This author of this study examined if creating photographs to explore a recovery experience could be therapeutic. Veterans from multiple war periods, who were receiving …

Access to Care and Health Outcomes Among Women Veterans Using Veterans Administration Health Care : Association With Food Insufficiency

Abstract: Background: Food insecurity has been associated with worse health outcomes in the civilian population. Male veterans of the Gulf Wars have been shown to have a higher …

Integrating electronic healthcare records of armed forces personnel: Developing a framework for evaluating health outcomes in England, Scotland and Wales

Abstract: Background: Electronic Healthcare Records (EHRs) are created to capture summaries of care and contact made to healthcare services. EHRs offer a means to analyse …

Using Veterans Affairs Corporate Data Warehouse to Identify 30-day Hospital Readmissions

Abstract: Hospital readmission is a key metric of hospital quality, such as for comparing Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals to private sector hospitals. To calculate readmission …

Military Connected Student Perspectives of a Large Public University's Veteran Career Development Program

Abstract: This empirical study investigated military connected student perspectives at a large public universityconcerning any benefits gained by their involvement with the …

Factors associated with persistent posttraumatic stress disorder among U.S. military service members and veterans

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have long-term and far-reaching impacts on health and social and occupational functioning. This study examined …

Significant association between catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) Val158/108Met polymorphism and cognitive function in veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Core features of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are cognitive disturbances. Enzyme catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) degrades dopamine primarily in prefrontal …