• Author: Steven D. Shirk
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"I don't get to feel this good very often": Virtual reality intervention for Veterans receiving end-of-life care

Abstract: BACKGROUND: While virtual reality (VR) is a valuable therapeutic tool, its utility for hospice and palliative care (HPC) is understudied. OBJECTIVES: We explored the use …

Meaningful employment among Veterans with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders

Abstract: Objective: To examine associations between employment-based self-regulatory processes and meaningful employment attainment among veterans with co-occurring conditions. …

Examining the Clinical Correlates of Overeating and Binge-Eating Behaviors Among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Pressure to meet U.S. military weight requirements during service may predispose some service members to develop psychiatric disorders such as eating …

Motivational interviewing: Key ingredients associated with taking a step toward employment

Abstract: Objective: This study sought to identify key ingredients of motivational interviewing (MI) associated with taking a step in the direction of competitive employment (CE) …

Post-9/11 military Veterans' adjustment to civilian life over time following separation from service

Abstract: US military veterans face many challenges in transitioning to civilian life; little information is available regarding veterans' reintegration experiences over time. The …

It all adds up: Addressing the roles of cumulative traumatic experiences on military veterans

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress symptoms are common after discharge from military service in male and female Post-9/11 veterans, many of whom experienced combat. …