Influencers of participation in social roles and activities among women Veterans with lower extremity amputations: An exploratory qualitative study

Abstract: Purpose: Women military Veterans with lower extremity amputations are a growing subpopulation of Veterans. There is a paucity of exploration into factors influencing …

Nurses supporting nurses: A model for providing mental health services during war

Abstract: Nurses routinely face psychological challenges as part of their work, acutely so during times of crises when nurses may treat many severely injured and dying patients. …

An emic conceptualization of Veteran, “you're either one of two things; you're Captain America or you're broken”

Abstract: The Global War on Terror (GWOT) conflicts have been sustained by an all-volunteer force for over 20 years. There have been no drafts, war bond drives, nor rationing. This …

Promoting health and wellbeing through non-clinical arts programming: Multi-stakeholder perspectives from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Purpose: While the value of art therapy is well-established and arts are increasingly leveraged to promote health and wellbeing more broadly, little is known about the …

You want people to listen to you': Patient experiences of women's healthcare within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objective: To identify constructs that are critical in shaping Veterans' experiences with Veterans Health Administration (VA) women's healthcare, including any which have …

Sleep and alcohol use among Veterans living with long COVID

Abstract: Objectives: Study objectives were to: (1) better understand sleep experiences and unhealthy alcohol use among Veterans with long COVID and (2) explore providers’ …

Being a woman in a man's military: The impact of military service on the lives of older US women Veterans

Abstract: This qualitative study explored the experiences of older U.S. women Veterans regarding their experiences and perceptions of their time in military service and its overall …

Learning from women Veterans who navigate invisible injuries, caregiving, and reintegration challenges

Abstract: BACKGROUND: As women comprise a greater proportion of military service members, there is growing recognition of how their experiences in the early phase of military to …

The physical, psychological, and social impacts of participation in the Invictus Pathways Program: a qualitative analysis of veterans' perceptions and experiences

Abstract: Introduction: UniSA's Invictus Pathways Program (IPP) is motivated by the spirit of the Invictus Games to mobilise the benefits of sport to aid physical, psychological, …

"It's like finding your way through the labyrinth": a qualitative study of veterans' experiences accessing healthcare

Abstract: Background: The 2014 Veterans Choice Act and subsequent 2018 Veteran's Affairs (VA) Maintaining Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act (MISSION Act) …

Impacts of covid-19 on health and healthcare for rural veterans in home-based primary care

Abstract: This qualitative study explored the impact of COVID-19 on older rural-dwelling veterans and their caregivers enrolled in home-based primary care (HBPC) through the …

Postpartum women’s perceptions of risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the Canadian Armed Forces: A qualitative research study

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are a major concern within military forces, significantly reducing productivity and military readiness. Within the Canadian Armed Forces …