Reaching rural Veterans: Applying mind-body skills for pain using a whole health telehealth intervention: The RAMP pilot study

Abstract: PURPOSE: The current study piloted a telehealth, multicomponent intervention for rural Veterans, to increase access to non-pharmacological approaches to managing chronic …

Administrative and logistical considerations essential for success of virtual mental health clinics for rural Native Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Native Americans enlist in the military at the highest per capita rate among racial or ethnic groups. Approximately 49% of Native Veterans live in rural …

“I'm not here to take anyone's guns away:” Provider perspectives and strategies for addressing the fear of firearm seizure among rural-residing Veterans

Abstract: Rural-residing Veterans experience higher rates of fatal and nonfatal firearm injury than their urban or civilian counterparts. Discussing firearm safety in clinical …

Farm-based produce prescription program for rural Veterans: Lessons learned from a pilot program

Abstract: Providing fresh produce paired with cooking education (culinary medicine) can be used to support patients with diet-related health conditions and/or food insecurity. …

Collaborative learning to examine the feasibility and uptake of whole health coaching for rural-residing Veterans with multiple chronic conditions

Abstract: Introduction: Among rural communities, there is a growing occurrence of persons with multiple chronic conditions (MCC) who have many unmet health care needs. Innovative …

A moral resilience intervention to decrease moral injury severity: An 'ABA' single subject design with a rural woman Veteran

Abstract: Although moral injury is commonly reported by military veterans, the social work literature lacks evidence for efficacious treatments that social workers can administer …

"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 …

Receipt of medications for opioid use disorder among rural and urban Veterans Health Administration patients

Abstract: Aim: We examined differences in medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) receipt between rural and urban veteran patients following initiatives within the US Department …

Identifying areas of high vulnerability for rural Veteran food insecurity

Abstract: Introduction/Objectives: Americans, including veterans, living in rural areas experience higher rates of food insecurity than the general population in the United States, …

Implementation of a mobile prosthetic and orthotic care program in the VA; a qualitative study of implementation challenges and associated strategies for improvement

Abstract: Introduction: Anticipating and addressing implementation challenges is critical to ensuring success of mobile healthcare programs. Mobile Prosthetic and Orthotic (O&P) …

Initial validation of a short version of the Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment profiler in a national sample of rural veterans

Abstract: Background: Military veterans residing in rural areas face unique challenges that can impact their wellbeing, including limited access to healthcare resources, social …

Targeting chronic pain care to rural women Veterans: A feasibility pilot

Abstract: For rural women veterans, significant barriers exist in accessing high-quality, multicomponent behavioral pain self-management interventions. As such, a telehealth …