Understanding the gap of communication disconnection for terminally and chronically ill older Veterans

Abstract: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the dissemination of information given to terminally and chronically ill older adult veterans. These veterans …

From code to care: AI and human collaboration in crafting Veteran-centric health technology

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The healthcare industry faces dual revolutions with the widespread adoption of mobile healthcare applications and the emergence of generative artificial …

Facilitators and barriers to implementing mental health apps among interdisciplinary staff in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) developed evidence-informed mental health mobile applications (MH apps) to supplement treatment and serve as self-care …

Preventing Veteran suicide: A landscape analysis of existing programs, their evidence, and what the next generation of programs may look like

Abstract: Preventing veteran suicide is a national priority for government, veteran advocacy groups, and the private sector. This attention has led many individuals and …

Brief video-delivered intervention to reduce anxiety and improve functioning in older Veterans: Pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Older veterans with anxiety disorders encounter multiple barriers to receiving mental health services, including transportation difficulties, physical …

Impact of an internet-based insomnia intervention on suicidal ideation and associated correlates in Veterans at elevated suicide risk

Abstract: Improving public health approaches to suicide prevention requires scalable evidence-based interventions that can be easily disseminated. Given empirical data supporting …

Blind rehabilitation programs teach iPhone and iPad use to improve independence in Veterans with low vision or blindness

Abstract: While many individuals affected by blindness or low vision utilize accessibility applications on iPhone and iPad devices, few receive professional training on application …

Interactive CBT for headache and relaxation training (iCHART): Study protocol of a single-arm trial of interactive voice response technology delivery of cognitive-behavioral therapy for veterans with post-traumatic headache

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is persistent and highly disabling. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for headache (CBT-HA) reduces headache frequency and severity …

Electronic Screening to Support Measurement Based Care: Examples from the Field

Abstract: Background: Measurement-based care (MBC) is associated with improved patient outcomes, but is seldom fully implemented. Electronic self-report screening systems may help …

STEM Degrees and Military Service: An Intersectional Analysis

Abstract: Given that the U.S. military uses science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) exposure as a key recruitment tool, one should expect that military service is …

A New Coalition for a Challenging Battlefield: Military and Veteran Health Research

Abstract: A New Coalition for a Challenging Battlefield: Military and Veteran Health Research represents the latest addition to the growing list of publications from the Canadian …