Telehealth in the Military Health System: Impact, Obstacles, and Opportunities

Abstract: The U.S. Military Health System (MHS) pioneered the use of telehealth in deployed environments in the early 1990s. However, its use in non-deployed environments …

Adapting group CBT-I for telehealth-to-home with military Veterans in primary care

Abstract: Utilization of telehealth modalities to provide cognitive and behavioral therapies is rapidly increasing. Limitations to access to care can prohibit individuals from …

Impact of the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic on Veterans Health Administration sleep services

Abstract: Objectives: To understand the impact of the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic on sleep services within the United States Department of Veterans Affairs using separate …

Video telehealth emotional awareness and expression therapy for older U.S. military Veterans with chronic pain: A pilot study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) targets trauma and emotional conflict to reduce or eliminate chronic pain, but video telehealth …

PTSD disability examinations in the Department of Veterans Affairs: A comparison of telehealth and in-person exams

Abstract: It is estimated that the VA will have rendered decisions on roughly 1.4 million disability claims in 2021. A substantial percentage of these are for mental health …

Impact of SMART goals on diabetes management in a pharmacist-led telehealth clinic

Abstract: Background: Although there is evidence demonstrating successful implementation of SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound) goals in clinical …

Geri-mobile health: feasibility of a VA mental health mobile apps coaching program for older Veterans

Abstract: This program evaluation examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of an individualized coaching program to help older Veterans use VA mental health …

Management of chronic pain and PTSD in Veterans with tDCS+prolonged exposure: A pilot study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are prevalent comorbid conditions, particularly in Veterans; however, there are few integrated …

Satisfaction of the Use of Telehealth and Access to Care for Veterans During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract: Background:While many health care providers have shifted toward telehealth services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, little is known about the perception and …

Well-being of Canadian Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: Cross-sectional results from the COVID-19 Veteran well-being study.

Abstract:Background: The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have disproportionally affected different population groups. Veterans are more likely to have pre-existing mental health …

Exploring the Acceptability of The Together Webinar Programme for Military Partners: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: Background: Military partners appear at risk for developing psychological difficulties such as depression, generalized anxiety, and secondary trauma symptoms. Yet, …

System-wide implementation of telehealth to support military Veterans and their families in response to COVID-19: A paradigm shift

Abstract: The need for the expansion of telehealth services in behavioural health care existed long before the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, for a variety of reasons – including …