Gulf War Illness: A randomized controlled trial combining mindfulness meditation and auricular acupuncture

Abstract: Background: Many Gulf War (GW) Veterans report chronic symptoms including pain, fatigue, and cognitive impairment, commonly defined as Gulf War Illness (GWI). …

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 …

Occupational therapy’s role in addressing the intersectionality of Veterans who are chronically homeless, mental health, and sleep deprivation

Abstract: Currently, there are interventions available for rest and sleep for the general population. However, those interventions do not usually address the unique needs of the …

Palliative care in the older adult Veteran

Abstract: The United States military Veteran population is aging, thus leading to a group of Veterans who have functional disabilities, sensory impairments, and geriatric syndromes …

Treatment effectiveness of antibiotic therapy in Veterans with multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter spp. bacteremia

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To describe antimicrobial therapy used for multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter spp. bacteremia in Veterans and impacts on mortality. METHODS: This was a …

Unmet needs and coping strategies of older underserved veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impacts on people with diabetes, a group with high morbidity and mortality. Factors like race, age, income, …

Usability and acceptability of social robot pets among community-dwelling Veterans living with dementia and their caregivers

Abstract: Social robot pets promote engagement and psychosocial well-being among older adults, yet little is known about their use among community-dwelling Veterans living with …

Subjective emotion trajectories in couple therapy and associations with improvement in relationship satisfaction

Abstract: Existing couple therapies are generally effective for reducing romantic relationship distress and divorce, but therapy outcomes remain poor for many. Outcomes can be …

Involving families in Veteran mental health care: Key considerations and recommendations.

Abstract:A recently developed Conceptual Framework advocates for a transformed system of mental health services and supports for Veterans and their families. This transformed …

Homecoming as a gendered practice in Danish Military Families

Abstract: This article explores the complicated process of post-deployment homecoming in military families in Denmark. Based on qualitative interviews with spouses and children of …

Triangulation of Veteran and provider models of preventing community-acquired pressure injuries in spinal cord injury to reveal convergence and divergence of perspectives

Abstract: Context/Objective: Community-acquired pressure injuries (CAPrI) are a common and costly complication of spinal cord injury (SCI). The majority of PrIs occur in the …

The association between loneliness and maladaptive moods and beliefs: A pilot study in U.S. veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Loneliness is a powerful predictor of several medical and psychiatric conditions that are highly prevalent in Veterans, including depression and PTSD. …