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A preliminary evaluation of virtual reality mindfulness tool for Veterans with pain and anxiety

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans often face a unique combination of physical and mental health challenges resulting from their military service. Often, these health concerns …

Secondary pneumococcal disease in Veterans with viral respiratory infections

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-viral secondary bacterial infections, such as those caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, are strongly associated with influenza and respiratory syncytial …

“They’ll talk about everything else… but suicidal ideation”: Clinician experiences addressing non-disclosure of suicidal ideation among military-affiliated clients

Abstract: Background: More than half of people experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors may never disclose their experiences to another person. Veterans are more likely to die …

Commemorating the Vietnam War experience 50 years on: The impact and legacy of traumatic stress research with Vietnam Veterans

Abstract: At the 2024 annual meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, a panel of three esteemed scientists participated in a discussion of the history and …

Long-term miRNA changes predicting resiliency factors of post-traumatic stress disorder in a large military cohort—Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex, debilitating condition prevalent among military personnel exposed to traumatic events, necessitating biomarkers for …

Therapeutic factors of U.S. Veterans exhibiting art therapy artwork in a gallery: Multi-year qualitative study

Abstract: The art therapy gallery exhibition empowered clients to share their experiences publicly. A multi-year, grant-funded qualitative study utilizing a post-exhibition survey …

What makes for a positive patient experience in chronic pain care? A qualitative evaluation of factors affecting Veteran patient satisfaction across two individualized pain care interventions in VA primary care

Abstract: Background: Veterans are at high risk for pain-related disability, medication overdose, and opioid-related deaths. In response, Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare systems …

Within-person relationships between perceived suicide-related coping and suicide risk and protective factors in high-risk Veterans with borderline personality disorder symptoms

Abstract: Introduction: Given the high frequency and persistence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), characterizing …

What makes for a positive patient experience in chronic pain care? A qualitative evaluation of factors affecting Veteran patient satisfaction across two individualized pain care interventions in VA primary care

Abstract: Background: Veterans are at high risk for pain-related disability, medication overdose, and opioid-related deaths. In response, Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare systems …

Military sexual trauma services and support: Women Veterans and quality of life

Abstract:The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to understand how female military survivors of active-duty military sexual trauma who reside within the United States …

Functional vision assessment over 4 years in USH2A using the Veteran Affairs low-vision visual functioning questionnaire

Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity of the Veterans Affairs Low Vision Visual Functioning Questionnaire (VALVVFQ-48) functional vision scores …

A multisite retrospective review exploring the delivery of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to Veterans via telehealth (TH) versus in person (IP)

Abstract: Objective: Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is strongly recommended for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Yet, few studies have evaluated EMDR in …