MRI utilization rates for Veterans at risk of prostate cancer

Abstract: This cross-sectional study evaluates trends in the utilization of and disparities in prostate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) across the Veterans Health Administration.

An evaluation of the impact of social determinants of health in military reservists

Abstract: Military reservists occupy a distinct social position, navigating dual roles as civilians and service members, an intersection that requires tailored intervention …

"A lot of gray": Ambiguity, beliefs, and discretion in Veterans Benefits Administration military sexual trauma-related posttraumatic stress disorder disability claims

Abstract: Objectives: Thousands of Veterans file claims for military sexual trauma (MST)-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) disability through the Department of Veterans …

Quantifying health gains in the Veteran community: Analyzing the impact of Team RWB activities on key health indicators in Veterans

Abstract: Notably, at the study’s onset, the participants, which were newly-joined Team RWB members, were generally more unhealthy than the general population. They displayed …

Understanding Veterans' perceived improvement in PTSD treatment: Examining its association with clinical predictors and clinically meaningful improvement thresholds

Abstract: Background: Patients' perceived improvement has utility in contextualizing markers of treatment success, often measured through PTSD severity, other clinical factors, and …

Bridging the siloed landscape of health and wellness programming in the military: A systems approach to integration and communication

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Defense have implemented numerous health, wellness, and prevention programs aimed at improving readiness and …

Crafting a future for military, Veteran and family health research

Abstract:As interest in military health has expanded, the Journal of Military, Veterans and Family health continues to be a catalyst for the field. They highlight the importance of …

The influence of hardiness on health outcomes in military personnel: A scoping review

Abstract: This scoping review examined the influence of hardiness on the health outcomes of military personnel using the U.S. Army's Holistic Health and Fitness framework, which …

The health and wellbeing outcomes of employment and vocational-based interventions for Veterans: a scoping review

Abstract: Governments worldwide have invested in employment programs for veterans to aid the transition from military to civilian life, yet there is a lack of evidence of their …

Identifying the risk factors associated with food insecurity in the UK Veteran population: A nationwide survey

Abstract: There has been limited focus placed on exploring food insecurity within the UK-ex-Armed Forces population. The present study aims to build on initial work by …

Facility-level and racial disparities in access to inpatient psychiatric occupational therapy services in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Importance: Veterans receiving inpatient psychiatric services with limitations in activities of daily living (ADLs) benefit from occupational therapy, yet disparities in …

Exercise does not cause post-exertional malaise in Veterans with Gulf War Illness: a randomized, controlled, dose-response, crossover study

Abstract: Chronic multisymptomatic illnesses (CMI) such as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, long-COVID, and Gulf War Illness (GWI) are associated with an …