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The Health and Wellbeing Needs of Veterans: A Rapid Review

Abstract: Background: For the majority of serving members, life in the military has a positive effect on wellbeing. However, the type, intensity and duration of service, along …

PTSD as a Moderator of a Parenting Intervention for Military Families

Abstract: The stress of multiple deployments and exposure to combat places service members at risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which may detrimentally affect …

Influence of military sexual assault and other military stressors on substance use disorder and PTS symptomology in female military veterans

Abstract: Servicewomen exposed to traumatic stressors over the course of their military service are at increased risk of developing symptoms of substance use disorder (SUD) and …

Aging Well Among Women Veterans Compared With Non-Veterans in the Women’s Health Initiative

Abstract: Purpose of the Study: To examine whether Veteran status influences (a) women’s survival to age 80 years without disease and disability and (b) indicators of successful, …

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder by Gender and Veteran Status

Abstract: Introduction: Population-based data on the prevalence, correlates, and treatment utilization of post-traumatic stress disorder by gender and veteran status are limited. …

Does Nurse Job Satisfaction Influence Adherence to the Central Line Insertion Checklist and Central Line–associated Bloodstream Infections in the Veterans Health Administration?

Abstract: Nurses satisfied with their jobs report less job stress, more effective nurse-physician collaboration, and higher patient satisfaction scores. It is unknown if job …

Neural response to errors is associated with problematic alcohol use over time in combat-exposed returning veterans : An event-related potential study

Abstract: Background: Currently, we do not have biomarkers to help identify individuals at-risk for chronic, problematic alcohol use, especially among veteran populations, who …

Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories for PTSD: A Randomized Controlled trial of 74 male Veterans

Abstract: A randomized waitlist-controlled design (n = 74) examined the efficacy of Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) among male veterans with current-month …

Spouse and Family Functioning Before and After a Marine’s Suicide: Comparisons to Deaths by Accident and in Combat

Abstract: The impact of service member suicides on families is not well understood. Civilian studies have demonstrated that family survivors of suicide deaths experience …

The Effect of Masculinity on Community Reintegration Following TBI in Military Veterans

Abstract: The present study examined the effect of level of traditional masculine gender role norms as well as the moderating effect of cognitive flexibility on community …

Examining the Prevalence of Cancer Related Distress Among a Group of Urban-Dwelling Veterans (TH308B)

Abstract: Background: The National Comprehensive Cancer Network and American College of Surgeons Commissions on Cancer requires cancer centers to evaluate psychosocial distress …

Electroconvulsive Therapy at a Veterans Health Administration Medical Center

Abstract: Objectives: Little epidemiologic research has examined the practice of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). We investigated sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, …