Constructing military cultural competence in counseling: A generic qualitative study of supervision

Abstract:This qualitative study considered how new counselors described their experiences constructing military cultural competence through supervision by a military veteran. A …

Veterans regaining control; preliminary effects of inpatient dialectical behavior therapy based PTSD treatment

Abstract: Introduction: Trauma-focused therapy (TFT) is highly effective in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, there is some evidence that TFT is less effective in …

Understanding Veterans' perceived improvement in PTSD treatment: Examining its association with clinical predictors and clinically meaningful improvement thresholds

Abstract: Background: Patients' perceived improvement has utility in contextualizing markers of treatment success, often measured through PTSD severity, other clinical factors, and …

Preliminary validation of the barriers to employment and coping efficacy scales for Veterans with a mental health condition (BECES-V) – assessing barriers and self-efficacy to returning to work

Abstract: Purpose: Released Veterans with mental health conditions are three times more likely than civilians to experience limitations in work reintegration. Various tools have …

The impact on women Veterans returning to the workforce: A correlational-predictive

Abstract:A significant number of military veterans encounter difficulties in transitioning to civilian life, with women veterans often facing unique challenges. To better …

Non-battle injuries in military settings: Impacts on health-related quality of life and service capability

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Non-battle injuries significantly impact military readiness and individuals' quality of life, yet research on their effects on soldiers remains inadequate. …

Structure in transition: The role of structure in facilitating workplace efficacy and belonging for military Veterans and civilians

Abstract: Employment transitions necessitate a degree of uncertainty and lack of control, which may present a challenge to succeeding and belonging at a new organization. The …

Medication adherence in rheumatoid arthritis: Implications for cardiovascular disease risk and strategies to address in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disease associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and premature mortality. The …

"I was angry that I fell" all the way to "if I fall, I fall": A qualitative study of the spectrum of behavioral fall risk factors for Veterans with dysvascular lower-limb amputation

Abstract: PURPOSE: To explore behavioral risk factors contributing to fall and near-fall scenarios for Veterans with dysvascular lower-limb amputation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: …

The relationship between self-efficacy, aerobic fitness, and traditional risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries in military training: A prospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: The United States military strives to prepare soldiers physically and mentally for war while preventing injury and attrition. Previous research has focused on …

Evaluating self-efficacy as a treatment mechanism during an intensive treatment program for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Objective: Although traumatic exposures are common, only a small percentage of people exposed to trauma go on to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This …

Lived experiences of Veterans navigating the path to entrepreneurship

Abstract: Over 200,000 service members transition into the civilian sector every year. This transition initiates a unique process that is different for every veteran based on …