Women Veterans and mobility aids

Abstract: Objective: To conduct a needs assessment to learn about women Veterans’ needs, priorities, preferences, and experiences with mobility assistive technology (MAT). …

Comparing the effectiveness of implementation strategies to improve liver and colon cancer screening for Veterans: Protocol for a large cluster-randomized implementation study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Screening for gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, specifically colorectal cancer (CRC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is often inadequately and inequitably …

Construct validity of the Tower of London test: Generating a construct specification equation relating problem characteristics to problem difficulty in a sample of Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: The Tower of London (TOL) is a set of problem-solving tasks that are commonly used to measure cognition. No studies have developed construct specification equations …

A qualitative study to investigate the nutrition perspectives and experiences of Veterans with CKD

Background: CKD affects susceptible populations at higher rates than the general public. Dietary adherence, quality, and behaviors play a crucial role in CKD and chronic disease …

A science-based strategy for preventing Veteran suicide: There's room at the table for everyone

Abstract: Veteran suicide remains a critical issue in the United States, claiming more than 6,000 lives annually. The suicide rate among veterans exceeds that of nonveterans and …

Abortion in a military population: A review of the literature

Abstract: Introduction: Abortion is recognized by the World Health Organization as a fundamental part of good reproductive care, and worldwide three of 10 pregnancies will end in …

Assessing the psychosocial impact of mobility assistive technology on women Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Despite the growing number of women Veterans with disabilities, data on how well mobility assistive technology (MAT) meets their needs are limited. …

Challenges and facilitators for mental health care for operational stress injuries in the military: A qualitative study

Abstract: Introduction: Military members and Veterans have an increased risk of mental health (MH) conditions compared with the general population. In light of the underutilization …

Entangled bodies: Reimagining women’s chronic pain experience in the military through a new materialist perspective

Abstract: Women in military contexts navigate chronic pain shaped by intersecting social, institutional, and material factors. Military institutions, grounded in masculine ideals, …

Evaluation of rTMS for treatment-resistant PTSD and depression in active/retired Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP patients

Abstract: Introduction: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is an effective, non-invasive treatment option for treatment-resistant posttraumatic stress disorder (TR …

Impact of military lifestyle on the health of military personnel and Veterans with chronic pain: A meta-synthesis

Abstract: Introduction: This study explored the experiences of military personnel with chronic pain accessing care during their service and their transition to civilian life. …

It’s time for a healthy aging strategy for Canada’s Veterans

Abstract: Canada’s Veterans are an aging population, and many Veterans in this cohort are positioned to age with increasingly complex health and social needs. These changing …