Concurrent care and use of advanced cardiac therapies for hospitalized Veterans with heart failure

Abstract: Context: Concurrent care allows patients to receive hospice while continuing disease-directed therapies. This treatment model is available in the Veterans Administration …

To calm and to commend: Veterans' musical preferences anticipating end of life

Abstract: Introduction: Since World War 1, physicians have noted the calming effects of music for military personnel experiencing "shell shock," Post Traumatic Stress Disorder …

Veteran’s Attitudes and Knowledge of End-of-Life Care: A Pilot Study Using a Mixed Methods Approach

Abstract: Veterans make up a quarter of the deaths in the United States (US). However, little is known about their knowledge and preferences about end-of-life care and pain …

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and End-of-Life Care: A Well-Being Review

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can be a debilitating comorbidity for a patient on end-of-life care. Combat veterans make up a vast …

Hospice and palliative care clinicians' perceptions of posttraumatic stress disorder at end-of-life in military veterans

Abstract: At the end of life, individuals may re-engage with earlier life trauma as they reflect on life experiences and confront their mortality. As such, posttraumatic stress …