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The military adult learner: How U.S. Air Force active-duty members perceive information on military education benefits from recruit to retiree

Abstract:The nucleus of the United States of America is built on military service. The sacrifice our young men and women in uniform make for our country is like no other. With the …

The relationship between experience and training with counselor confidence in working with Veterans

Abstract:Up to 65% of veterans deployed in combat or returning from combat regions such as Afghanistan and Iraq meet criteria for a mental health diagnosis, yet up to 50% do not …

The impact of multi-systems utilization on the health outcomes of Mississippi Veterans experiencing stroke: Policy implications

Abstract:Stroke poses a global threat, as it is the third-leading cause of disability and the secondleading cause of death worldwide (Owolab et al., 2022). In the United States, …

Veterans with depression self-care handbook in collaboration with self-identified peer Veteran support

Abstract:The diverse mental health needs of U.S. military veterans with depression prompted the creation of an online handbook that combines self-care practices and peer support to …

Veterans’ perceptions of administrative burden in healthcare services: An in-depth qualitative analysis within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract:Implementing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA Mission Act) marked a pivotal shift in …

The impact of characterization. An interpretive phenomenological analysis of access centers and homeless Veterans

Abstract:Since the creation of the Continental Army in 1775, the U.S. military has maintained one of the most robust and most advanced all-volunteer fighting forces in the world. …

A systematic review on sexual trauma, outcomes, and treatment in the military

Abstract:Military sexual trauma (MST) entails physical assault, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. MST leads to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intimate partner …

Balance and blend: Quality of life and work-life balance in military reservist band directors

Abstract:Despite the research on work-life balance and stress management in various fields and stages of life, the perspectives of music educators serving in the military as …

Social isolation of deployed military personnel: Exploring mitigation through digital communications

Abstract:This descriptive qualitative study was designed to explore how former military members describe their preparedness and use of digital communications to reduce the feeling …

Factors contributing to performance validity test (PVT) and symptom validity test (SVT) performance in a Veteran TBI sample

Abstract:Objective: To examine the association between the validity cut scores of Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory (NSI) (NIM5 >12, LOW6>13, Validity-10>22, NSI Total Score>58) …

Timeliness of health care access in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract:Introduction: Timely health care access is associated with improved health outcomes and increased patient satisfaction. Alternatively, delayed access to health care is …