Persistent Super-Utilization of Acute Care Services Among Subgroups of Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

Abstract: Background: Acute health care utilization often occurs among persons experiencing homelessness. However, knowing which individuals will be persistent super-utilizers of …

Virtual Reality and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Driving Anxiety and Aggression in Veterans : A Pilot Study

Abstract: Within the U.S. military, motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) are the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality. Prior combat exposure and anxiety symptoms are …

A model of military to civilian transition: Bourdieu in action

Abstract: Building on recent work that used the ideas of sociologist Pierre Bourdieu to construct a theoretical framework for considering military to civilian transition (MCT), …

Physical health status of homeless Veterans in Canada: a cross-sectional study

Abstract: Introduction: Veteran homelessness is an issue gaining in visibility. Both Veterans and the homeless seem to be more susceptible to an array of physical health issues …

Role of mitochondrial DNA damage and dysfunction in veterans with Gulf War Illness

Abstract: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic multi-symptom illness not currently diagnosed by standard medical or laboratory test that affects 30% of veterans who served during …

The Health Economics of the spinal cord injury or disease among veterans of war: A systematic review

Abstract: Context: Information on health-care utilization and the economic burden of disease are essential to understanding service demands, service accessibility, and practice …

“We Are Disaster Response Experts”: A Qualitative Study on the Mental Health Impact of Volunteering in Disaster Settings Among Combat Veterans

Abstract: Volunteers serving in a disaster context may experience harmful mental health effects that could impede rescue operations. Exploratory research suggests that combat …

Supporting Our Troops: Library Services and Support for Veterans

Abstract: Veterans are a unique population that can be found in libraries across the United States. Libraries of all types are developing new approaches to the veterans in their …

Health Disparities in Veterans: A Map of the Evidence

Abstract: Background: Goals for improving the quality of care for all Veterans and eliminating health disparities are outlined in the Veterans Health Administration Blueprint for …

Suicide and all-cause mortality in Swedish deployed military veterans: a population-based matched cohort study

Abstract: Objective: To investigate suicide and mortality risk in deployed military veterans versus non-deployed comparators who had gone through military conscription testing. …

The Experiential Learning for Veterans in Assistive Technology and Engineering (ELeVATE) Program

Abstract: Experiential Learning for Veterans in Assistive Technology and Engineering, or ELeVATE, is a program to assist wounded, injured, and ill Veterans in transitioning into …

The Recent Occupation and Industry Employment Patterns of American Veterans

Using the American Community Survey, this research paper examines the type of occupations and industries that U.S. veterans are involved with.