Provider perspectives regarding facility-level disparities in access to inpatient psychiatric occupational therapy services in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Veterans receiving inpatient psychiatric services with occupational performance limitations benefit from occupational therapy, yet facility-level disparities …

Experience of transition from the military for combat Veterans who served after 9/11

Abstract: Objectives: To address the high rate of Veteran suicide by providing an understanding of the experience of transition from active duty to civilian life for combat …

The role of technology in music therapy, occupational therapy, and co-treatment of an injured United States service member

Abstract: Introduction: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) have negative consequences on the health, rehabilitation, and quality of life for …

Providing holistic support to Veterans in the community: A service from Help for Heroes

Abstract: Why you should read this article: • To enhance your awareness of the complex healthcare needs of veterans • To recognise some of the barriers to seeking and accessing …

Association of inpatient occupational therapy utilization with reduced risk for psychiatric readmission among Veterans

Abstract: Objective: The authors sought to investigate whether utilization of inpatient occupational therapy (OT) was associated with reduced risk for 30-day psychiatric …

Enhancing occupational therapy service provision with military Veterans through policy reform: Findings from a national survey

Abstract: IntroductionAlmost half a million Australians have served with the Australian Defence Force. Given the high prevalence of physical and mental health conditions and …

Feasibility of mindfulness-based intervention for Veterans managing chronic pain

Abstract: Background. Chronic pain impacts people's activity participation, productivity, mental health, and sense of wellbeing. Purpose. This study aimed to (1) evaluate the …

Occupational therapy’s role in addressing the intersectionality of Veterans who are chronically homeless, mental health, and sleep deprivation

Abstract: Currently, there are interventions available for rest and sleep for the general population. However, those interventions do not usually address the unique needs of the …

Reducing Veterans’ Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Posttraumatic Stress, and Enhancing Engagement in Occupations with SCUBA Diving and Occupational Therapy

Abstract: Veterans face significant occupational and mental health challenges. This article explores whether an occupational therapy program in combination with SCUBA diving can …

Brain bootcamp: Pre-post comparison findings of an integrated behavioural health intervention for military members with reduced executive cognitive functioning

Abstract: Introduction: Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Service members (SMs) experience higher rates of mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) and psychosocial risk factors such as …

The meaning of occupation, occupational need, and occupational therapy in a military context

Abstract: Despite occupational therapists having strong historical ties to the Canadian military, there are currently no uniformed occupational therapists and only a few permanent …