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Group integrated exercise versus recovery class for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: There are no reported randomized trials testing exercise versus an active comparator for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This randomized clinical trial assessed the …

Participation in personally meaningful activities mediates the relationship between multimorbidity and suicidal ideation among post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Background: United States veterans who served after September 11, 2001 (i.e., post-9/11) frequently experience multimorbidity, the presence of two or more chronic health …

Refocusing on family readiness: How RAND can support the U.S. Air Force

Abstract: This brochure highlights PAF research from 2001 to 2024 that addresses key needs underscored in the Chief of Staff of the USAF (CSAF) August 16, 2024, memorandum …

Inequities in time-to-follow-up care and administrative action after low back pain diagnosis in active duty service members

Abstract: As healthcare systems adopt data-driven methods to determine resource allocation for treating low back pain (LBP), it is critical to evaluate equity in time-to-follow-up …

The role of the working alliance in improving outcomes among Veterans with Gulf War Illness: a longitudinal study

Abstract: Military Veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI), a "medically unexplained" persistent physical syndrome (PPS), have difficult experiences of care, in part, due to …

Using mindfulness to manage moral injury in Veterans: Feasibility and satisfaction of a pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The present study assessed program feasibility and satisfaction among recent-era veterans who participated in Mindfulness to Manage Moral Injury (MMMI), a live …

Improving transition support for those leaving the military

Abstract: A new RAND publication, Policy Recommendations to Improve Transition Support for Those Leaving the Military, presents expert insights on the military-to-civilian …

Housing status and cancer screening in US Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cancer is a leading cause of death in people experiencing homelessness, who are more commonly diagnosed with late-stage disease and have poorer survival after …

Among transitioning Veterans with service-connected disabilities: Who benefits most from career coaching?

Abstract: U.S. service members transitioning from the military face formidable challenges to securing meaningful employment matching their preferences and qualifications. Despite …

Cardiac rehabilitation among Veterans: A narrative review

Abstract: Purpose: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a valuable secondary preventive intervention for Veterans given their increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Adults cared for …

Veteran transition and mentoring motivation – From the views of military Veteran mentors

Abstract:Mentoring provides significant benefits for both mentors and mentees, particularly for military veterans transitioning to civilian life. This study is an exploration of …

Assessing Veteran perceptions of trauma-informed care in a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs skilled nursing setting

Abstract: Older veterans have an increased risk of lifetime trauma exposure compared to older civilians. Though few individuals develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they …