Protocol for VetASSIST: A randomized controlled trial to evaluate virtual peer health coaching for Veterans with multimorbidity

Abstract: Background: More than half of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients have multimorbidity, two or more co-occurring chronic conditions. Multimorbidity impairs …

Can an innovative physical therapy program improve executive function? A study among Veterans with slow gait speed

Abstract: The article focuses on a study evaluating the effectiveness of the Live Long Walk Strong (LLWS) physical therapy program in improving executive function among veterans …

Evaluation of the low-demand model for serving unsheltered homeless Veterans in transitional housing

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contracts with community-based agencies to operate its Grant and Per Diem (GPD) transitional housing programs, …

Quantifying health gains in the Veteran community: Analyzing the impact of Team RWB activities on key health indicators in Veterans

Abstract: Notably, at the study’s onset, the participants, which were newly-joined Team RWB members, were generally more unhealthy than the general population. They displayed …

Improving early intervention: Identifying risk factors for UK military Veterans that access military charities—a case-control study and an AI-powered predictive model open access

Abstract: Some veterans face unique physical, mental, and social challenges, leading them to seek assistance from military charities. This case-control study uses data from the …

Moral injury and substance use among Veterans: Opportunities and challenges in rural areas

Abstract: Veterans experience substantial health disparities, which are compounded in rural areas where health care access is limited. Many Veterans experience service-associated …

The transition to civilian life in the context of chronic pain: Qualitative and exploratory research

Abstract: Introduction: The transition from military to civilian life can be a significant challenge for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans, with approximately 39% experiencing …

Understanding the transition to long-term care: Perceptions of family care partners of older adult Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans and their family care partners represent a unique demographic with specific needs that may differ from those of the general population. The …

Longitudinal analysis of adjustment to civilian life and self-rated mental health using the Life after Service Survey

Abstract: Introduction: Transitioning from the military can be a stressful time in a military member?s life. Although evidence shows several factors are associated with a difficult …

Measurement-based care in a Canadian treatment program for first responders, military personnel, and Veterans: A case study

Abstract: Introduction: The use of measurement-based care (MBC) can significantly improve outcomes for patients, including symptom reduction, improved functioning, and quality of …

Transtheoretical model technology-based interventions to improve health behaviors in Veterans

Abstract: The transtheoretical model of health behavior change (TTM) is a leading theoretical framework of motivation for healthful lifestyle modification and has been employed …

Family incarceration and barriers to mental health care among low-income US Veterans

Abstract:Background: Family member incarceration is a risk factor for mental health challenges. However, less research has investigated the relationship between family member …