Longitudinal health-related quality of life in military caregivers no longer providing care

Abstract: Purpose/Objective: To examine health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in caregivers when providing care and no longer providing care to service members/veterans with …

Adverse childhood experiences and positive childhood experiences among United States military children

Abstract: Introduction: Many facets of military life are contributors to child health including frequent mobility, family separation, and increased risk to parental physical and …

Measuring the unmet needs of American military Veterans and their caregivers: Survey protocol of the HERO CARE survey

Abstract: Background: Empowering Veterans to age in place is a Department of Veterans Affairs priority. Family or unpaid caregivers play an important role in supporting Veterans to …

A novel mind-body podcast program for military and Veteran caregivers

Abstract: Mind-body interventions reduce stress and improve overall health and functioning among caregivers but are not readily available in the community. We adapted an existing …

Health outcomes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in caregivers of service members and Veterans with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Purpose: To examine change in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) during the COVID-19 pandemic in caregivers of service members/veterans (SMVs) with traumatic brain …

Mesothelioma: exploring psychological effects on veterans and their family caregivers

Abstract: In the UK, around one in eight adults aged over 65 years is a veteran of the UK armed forces. There is little research into the experiences of veterans with mesothelioma …

The military spouse experience of living alongside their serving/veteran partner with a mental health issue: A systematic review and narrative synthesis

Abstract: Military healthcare studies have reported a wide range of mental health issues amongst military personnel. Globally, mental health issues are one of the main causes of …

Caregiver experience of tele-dementia care for older veterans

Abstract: Background: For the 5 million persons living with dementia (PLWD) in the USA, telemedicine may improve access to specialty care from their homes. Objective: To elicit …

Association between specific unmet functional needs and desire to institutionalize among caregivers of older veterans

Abstract: The study objectives are to evaluate the associations between specific functional needs of older Veterans and the desire to institutionalize (DTI) among their caregivers. …

Illustrating Resource Needs through Data Visualization: Creation of Life-Space Maps for Rural Veterans with Dementia and their Caregivers

Abstract: Rural-dwelling individuals with dementia and their caregivers face unique challenges compared to urban-dwelling peers. Barriers to accessing services and supports are …

Caring again: Support for parent caregivers of wounded, ill, and/or injured adult children veterans

Abstract: Parents often provide care to adult children veterans with polytrauma, traumatic brain injury, and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. This two-arm randomized clinical …

Pandemic shift: virtual self-care courses for caregivers of Veterans

Abstract: Self-care improves health and well-being, yet many caregivers neglect it. During COVID-19, self-care courses for caregivers of veterans transitioned from in-person to …