Measurement-based care in a Canadian treatment program for first responders, military personnel, and Veterans: A case study

Abstract: Introduction: The use of measurement-based care (MBC) can significantly improve outcomes for patients, including symptom reduction, improved functioning, and quality of …

Moral injury and substance use among Veterans: Opportunities and challenges in rural areas

Abstract: Veterans experience substantial health disparities, which are compounded in rural areas where health care access is limited. Many Veterans experience service-associated …

The transition to civilian life in the context of chronic pain: Qualitative and exploratory research

Abstract: Introduction: The transition from military to civilian life can be a significant challenge for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans, with approximately 39% experiencing …

Understanding the transition to long-term care: Perceptions of family care partners of older adult Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans and their family care partners represent a unique demographic with specific needs that may differ from those of the general population. The …

A multivariable model to predict risk of dementia or death in older Veterans with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with increased risk of both death and dementia in older adults, but no prognostic models currently …

Family incarceration and barriers to mental health care among low-income US Veterans

Abstract:Background: Family member incarceration is a risk factor for mental health challenges. However, less research has investigated the relationship between family member …

Interventional psychiatry and emerging treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A systematic review

Abstract:Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe, often difficult-to-treat condition, highlighting the need for innovative therapies. Interventional treatments, including …

Prevalence and implementation of psychiatric advance directives among Veterans with serious mental illness

Abstract: Objective: Psychiatric advance directives (PADs) are evidence-based tools to increase patient autonomy and reduce coercive practices in inpatient psychiatric settings. No …

Prevalence and implementation of psychiatric advance directives among Veterans with serious mental illness

Abstract: Objective: Psychiatric advance directives (PADs) are evidence‐based tools to increase patient autonomy and reduce coercive practices in inpatient psychiatric settings. …

Transtheoretical model technology-based interventions to improve health behaviors in Veterans

Abstract: The transtheoretical model of health behavior change (TTM) is a leading theoretical framework of motivation for healthful lifestyle modification and has been employed …

Up in smoke: No association between cannabis smoking and cardiovascular events among older military Veterans with coronary artery disease

Abstract:Debates persist regarding the cardiovascular health effects of cannabis use. However, the prevalence of cannabis use among medically vulnerable populations, such as …

Veteran Transition Screener (VTS): A personalized empirical approach to assessing well-being during the military-to-civilian transition

Abstract: As U.S. post-9/11 veterans leave the military and enter the military-to-civilian transition phase, they navigate cultural and social identity adjustments, and their …