• Author: Jason A. Nieuwsma
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Exploring associations between deployment-related events and moral injury outcomes in post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Moral injury is a trauma-related condition that may develop following exposure to events that violate one’s deeply held moral beliefs and values (termed potentially …

Enjoying the violence of war: Association with posttraumatic symptomatology in U.S. combat Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Engaging in war-related violence can have a devastating impact on military personnel, with research suggesting that injuring or killing others can contribute …

Increasing chaplain support for Veterans at high risk for suicide through targeted outreach: A quality improvement initiative

Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has prioritized improving the identification of veterans at risk for suicide and ensuring adequate staffing of personnel to assist …

Measuring morality: Analyzing the factor structure of the moral foundations questionnaire in veterans

Abstract: Moral reasoning is an underexamined and potentially useful area of research relative to the care of moral injury in veterans. However, the most widely used measure of …

Patterns of Potential Moral Injury in Post-9/11 Combat Veterans and COVID-19 Healthcare Workers

Abstract: Background: Moral injury has primarily been studied in combat veterans but might also affect healthcare workers (HCWs) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: To …