Suicide prevention randomized controlled trial pilot: Rural Veterans receiving mental health community care

Abstract: Suicide is a concern in rural veterans, particularly following acute mental health admission. Rural veterans can experience barriers accessing treatment, including mental …

Policy change to save lives: A pilot investigation into policy change for addressing disparities within care settings for overdose prevention in Veterans

Abstract: More than 4.4 million Veterans live in rural America, where older age, limited health care access, and social determinants of health—including distance, transportation, …

Provider perspectives on the need for child care assistance during Veteran health care appointments

Abstract: Background: Lack of child care is a primary cause of delayed care in the United States for individuals caring for children, including Veterans. Given the substantial …

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 …

Treating transgender and gender-diverse Veterans in the Veterans Health Administration: 23 years of findings

Abstract: Purpose: Many transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people experience significant barriers to health care access, facing disparities in care, limited payments for …

"They make it so hard on you": How rurality shapes Veterans' health experiences when managing Gulf War illness

Abstract: Background: Gulf War illness (GWI) is characterized by multiple, persistent symptoms (e.g., fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, concentration problems, and gastrointestinal …

The health of children in U.S. military families: Evaluation of the 2020-21 national survey of children's health

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The health of children and adolescents, particularly children of military families, is instrumental for military departments; yet, there has not been an …

UK female Veterans' physical health: Perceived impact of military service and experiences of accessing healthcare. Findings of a qualitative study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Women make up almost 14% of the UK's veteran population; however, little is known about female veterans' physical health and experiences of accessing …

Survival among patients with multiple myeloma in the United States military health system compared to the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program

Abstract: Background: Access to health care is an important factor affecting survival of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) in the U.S. general population. The U.S. Military …

Effects of state-level individual mandate on Veterans' access to health care in the United States

Abstract: Following the repeal of the federal individual health insurance mandate, five states and D.C. adopted their own state-level individual mandates to counteract the …

Trust and perceived mental health access: Exploring the relationship between perceived access barriers and veteran-reported trust

Abstract: The importance of patients’ trust in health care is well known. However, identifying actionable access barriers to trust is challenging. The goal of these exploratory …

Navigating health care systems for military-connected children with autism spectrum disorder: A qualitative study of military families experiencing mandatory relocation

Abstract: Background: Most military families experience mandatory relocation, or posting, several times during the military career. For Canadian military families who must access …