A thematic analysis of perceptions of VHA emergency care and suicide risk assessment among Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans who are homeless are at elevated risk for suicide, and often access Veterans Health Administration (VHA) emergency services to address their health …

Experiences of Afghan-Canadian language and cultural advisors who served with Canadian Forces abroad: An interpretive phenomenological analysis

Abstract:Though much research has been conducted on the potential well-being effects of deployment on armed forces members, a significant gap seems to exist in the literature when …

Qualitative case study on the disability acceptance experiences of soldiers with disabilities

Abstract: Purpose: This study comprehensively examines the disability acceptance experience of individuals who become disabled following accidents in the military after enlistment. …

Rates and reasons for veteran mental health service utilization following completion of evidence-based trauma-focused treatment for PTSD

Abstract: Despite the effectiveness of prolonged exposure (PE) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in reducing symptoms of PTSD and …

Perceptions of military experience among veterans reporting lifetime warzone moral injury

Abstract: Exposures to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) and possible moral injury are risk factors for a range of difficulties impacting individual functioning. …

Experiences of Veteran and Civilian Patients in Exploratory Yoga Sessions for Chronic Pain: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: Background: Yoga integrates all aspects of self, with biological, mental, intellectual, and spiritual elements. The practice of yoga aligns with the biopsychosocial …

Treating opioid use disorder in veterans with co-occurring substance use: A qualitative study with buprenorphine providers in primary care, mental health, and pain settings

Abstract: Background: Most people with opioid use disorder (OUD) have co-occurring substance use, which is associated with lower receipt of OUD medications (MOUD). Expanding MOUD …

Frontline perspectives of c. difficile infection prevention practice implementation within Veterans Affairs health care facilities: a qualitative study

Abstract: Background: In 2012, the veteran's affairs (VA) multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) Program Office launched a national Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) Prevention …

Improving the usability of written exposure therapy for therapists in the Department of Veterans Affairs telemental health: formative study using qualitative and user-centered design Methods

Abstract: Background: User modifications are common in evidence-based psychosocial interventions (EBPIs) for mental health disorders. Often, EBPIs fit poorly into clinical …

Mental health therapy for veterans with PTSD as a family affair: a qualitative inquiry into how family support and social norms influence veteran engagement in care

Abstract: Social support is important for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) recovery and emerging literature indicate that social support could increase engagement in PTSD …

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 …

Understanding Risk and Protective Factors of Injuries: Insights from Canadian Recruits During Basic Military Training

Abstract: Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries are common among recruits undergoing basic military training. They have the potential to influence performance, mission effectiveness, and …