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Perceptions of the impact and utility of battlefield acupuncture among Veterans experiencing homelessness: A qualitative pilot study

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand homeless veterans' perspectives on the utility and impact of Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA). Design: A qualitative …

The association between complementary and integrative health service use and completion of a residential rehabilitation program for Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: Objective: To explore the association between complementary and integrative health (CIH) service use and completion of a Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans (DCHV) …

"It's more than a ride": Veteran perceptions of peer specialist qualities and activities that were most valuable for post-incarceration reentry: A qualitative analysis

Abstract: Background: Reentry veterans experience many barriers to achieving physical and psychological well-being. While peer specialists can provide important support to veterans …

Using what matters most to improve health care delivery for individuals and populations of Veterans experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders

Abstract: Objectives: To understand ways in which the Personal Health Inventory (PHI), a tool to prompt reflection on what matters most and status in 8 components of health and …

Changes in pain among housed and unhoused U.S. veterans after receiving battlefield acupuncture at one medical center

Abstract: This study reports on 54 homeless and 53 stably housed veterans who received battlefield acupuncture (BFA) between September 2018 and October 2022. Linear mixed-effects …

The integration of harm reduction services in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA): A qualitative analysis of barriers and facilitators

Abstract: Background: Substance use is common among U.S. military veterans and veterans are at high risk for negative consequences associated with substance use, such as …

Systematic review of access to healthcare and social services among US women Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: Background: Studies suggest female Veterans are under-identified as homeless in the VA healthcare system, which may impact their ability to access necessary services. In …