Rural-urban differences in post-9/11 women Veterans’ firearm ownership and characteristics

Abstract: Background: Access to firearms is associated with elevated risk for suicide; however, knowledge of firearm ownership and characteristics among rural residing women …

Mental health and quality of life among Veterans: The role of prayer/mediation and faith in God/higher power

Abstract:The aim of this study is to better understand the role of spirituality in reducing the adverse effects of mental health conditions on Veterans’ quality of life. The …

Quality of recovery in Veterans following postoperative ketamine infusion implementation

Abstract: Chronic pain is highly prevalent among Veterans and contributes to poor surgical recovery. This pilot quality improvement project evaluated a structured postoperative …

Relationships between combat injury, pain, mobility and post-service employment: The ADVANCE study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Over 600 UK Armed Forces personnel and civilians were seriously injured in the conflict in Afghanistan. We examined whether combat injury, and limb loss …

Stress, control, and connection: A comparative study of Veterans and non-Veterans across the life course

Abstract:This dissertation examines health disparities between veterans and non-veterans through the lens of sociological stress process and life course frameworks. Drawing on …

Exploring trends in brain fog and quality of life outcomes in Veterans with pain symptoms: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Introduction: Brain fog may decrease quality of life (QOL) in Veterans with pain by reducing cognitive capacity and functional engagement. Veterans with higher pain …

Veterans strategy: Presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Defence by command of His Majesty

Abstract: This strategy sets out the UK Government's ambitious goals for supporting Veterans and empowers the nation to deliver – that includes devolved governments, regional …

Measuring life skills among Veterans: A systematic review of published instruments

Abstract:Introduction: Supporting the well-being of Canadian Veterans is a key policy objective of Veterans Affairs Canada, which led to the development of a seven-domain …

A critical analysis of loneliness and isolation impacting Veterans in civilian reintegration

Abstract:This dissertation critically analyzes the literature on the transition of U.S. military veterans from military to civilian life. With a particular focus on the psychology …

Perception of Veterans with traumatic brain injury regarding the Veterans Administration rehabilitation process

Abstract:There was a social work practice gap on the perceptions of veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) regarding the Veterans Administration's (VA’s) rehabilitation …

Shielded by strength: How character strengths buffer the link between Veteran status and homelessness in a national sample

Abstract: The current study examined the potential moderating role of character strengths on the relationship between Veteran status and homelessness. The study data was extracted …

Developing a community of practice to provide care coordination and address health-related social needs for Veterans receiving care in community-based settings: Program development and survey study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Approximately half of US veterans receive care outside of US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration facilities-a proportion …