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Menopause-related service needs in Veterans Health Administration medical centers: Findings from the Women's Health Practice-Based Research Network Menopause Practice Scan

Abstract: Background: Information about the state of menopause-related care in the Veterans Health Administration (VA) is needed to identify targets for intervention and resource …

Military to civilian transition: Actions needed to ensure effective mental health screening at separation

Abstract: Thousands of service members separate from the military each year, and research has shown that they are especially vulnerable during this transition to civilian life. A …

Non-pharmacological interventions for mental health among partners of military members and Veterans: A systematic review

Abstract: Introduction: Partners of military members and Veterans face the common challenges that typical families encounter while also dealing with unique difficulties arising …

Veterans crisis line: Actions needed to better ensure effectiveness of communications with Veterans

Abstract: Crisis line data show it had about 3.8 million customer interactions from fiscal year 2021 through 2024, with the number increasing each year (see figure). We found the …

Improving rural Veterans’ healthcare access through telehealth: Utilization patterns, cost savings, and transportation insecurity

Abstract:Rural veterans face persistent barriers to accessing timely and quality healthcare, with transportation insecurity emerging as a critical yet understudied challenge. In …

Factors associated with contraception use among active duty service members at a large military base

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Active duty service members (ADSMs) experience higher rates of unintended pregnancy compared to the general population. While the military has introduced …

Advances in combat vascular trauma care through translational animal research across United States military service branches

Abstract: The innovation achieved through animal models for hemorrhage-generated knowledge and advancements in combat casualty care. This historical review focuses on 3 key …

A systematic review of brief cognitive test used among the Veteran population

Abstract:The practice problem this DNP project addressed was the lack of a of consensus for a brief cognitive screening (BCS) tool that can be most predictive of mild cognitive …

Social determinants of health and healthcare utilization in Veterans with post-traumatic epilepsy

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Patients with post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) are at an increased risk of adverse outcomes, and utilization of specialty care is important to manage symptoms. We …

Assessing the burden of mental disorder diagnosis and racial disparities in the Military Health System during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Background:This study aims to assess whether there were changes in the burden of mental disorder diagnosis in active-duty service women (ADSW) during the COVID-19 …

Millennial officers' descriptions of their values and relationships related to retention in the military

Abstract: The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore how millennial officers describe the values and relationships which affected their retention in the …

Post-deployment emotional intelligence in Army National Guard soldiers: A phenomenological study

Abstract:The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of National Guard soldiers as they describe and perceive their use of emotional …