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Feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary clinical impact of a computer-assisted transdiagnostic CBT intervention for Veterans with co-occurring anxiety and substance use disorders

Abstract: Objective: This study examined feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary clinical impact of Veterans Affairs Coordinated Anxiety Learning and Management- Substance (VA …

Black, beautiful, and brave: A phenomenological exploration of the intersectional experiences of black female Veterans and culturally humble mental healthcare

Abstract:Veterans' mental health has been a significant point of interest due to high rates of mental health diagnoses and suicide among the population. However, existing research …

Breaking the backbone: Moral injury among noncommissioned officers

Abstract:Moral injury, defined as the result of a betrayal of what is right by a legitimate authority in a high stakes situation, is a significant concern facing military personnel …

Changes in suicidal ideation in a randomized clinical trial for trauma-related guilt in post 9/11 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Trauma-related guilt is associated with suicidality among veterans. Limited research has examined if addressing trauma-related guilt in treatment decreases …

Climbing without a ladder: The lived experience of military spouses and their non-linear paths to self-actualization, identity, and growth

Abstract:In this qualitative narrative study, I examined lived experiences of a purposive sample of 11 active-duty military spouses. I conducted in-depth interviews in which I …

The unreliability of two publicly reported outcome quality measures for characterizing health care quality within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract:Objective: To estimate the reliability of two outcome quality measures in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) data using three different methods. Study Setting and …

Tobacco exposure linked to Warthin's tumor being the most common benign parotid neoplasm in Veterans: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Objective: Parotid gland neoplasms account for a large proportion of benign salivary gland tumors, with pleomorphic adenomas (PA) being the most common in the civilian …

Post-ICU care trajectories and outcomes among Veterans: Comparing Veterans Affairs and community hospital discharges

Abstract: Background: Survivors of critical illness face fragmented care transitions, leading to readmissions, emergency care use, and death. The Veterans Affairs (VA) Patient …

Transgender Veterans’ experiences with culture and care: A qualitative study

Abstract:This study utilizes a phenomenological framework to better understand the experiences of transgender veterans with military culture and VA healthcare. Geertz’s (1973) …

An analysis of dental adverse events in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Information on patient safety in dentistry is limited. Few dentists work in a place with incident reporting, thus, studying safety events is a challenge. The …

Dietary restraint and emotional eating mediate the relationship between negative body image and diet quality in U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: Body composition requirements for U.S. Army Soldiers may increase risk of negative body image and unhealthy dietary behaviors, which may in turn lead to poor nutrition. …

Differences in suicidality between first responders with and without military service backgrounds

Abstract:First responders and veterans are two populations that have been identified to be at heightened risk for experiencing suicidality. Nationally, veterans comprise between 10 …