Women Veterans and mobility aids

Abstract: Objective: To conduct a needs assessment to learn about women Veterans’ needs, priorities, preferences, and experiences with mobility assistive technology (MAT). …

The relationship between sexual orientation, anxiety, and mental health access with suicidal ideation among Veterans

Abstract: Prior studies have examined the connection between minority sexual orientation (MSO) and mental health; however, very little is known about the effect among veterans. The …

Veteran and first responder family members show distinct mental health networks centered on negative emotions

Abstract: The interplay of mental health symptoms among family members of veterans and first responders remains poorly understood despite their vital support role. Network analysis …

Impact of military lifestyle on the health of military personnel and Veterans with chronic pain: A meta-synthesis

Abstract: Introduction: This study explored the experiences of military personnel with chronic pain accessing care during their service and their transition to civilian life. …

What matters most to Veterans when deciding to use technology for health: Cross-sectional analysis of a national survey

Abstract: Background: There is an increasingly diverse range of mobile apps and digital health devices available to help patients manage their health. Despite evidence for the …

Evaluation of diagnostic measures in Veterans with self-perceived hearing handicap despite normal audiometric thresholds: A rapid scoping review

Abstract: PURPOSE: This rapid scoping review examined clinical test measure literature among veterans with self-perceived hearing handicap with normal audiometric threshold …

A network analysis of psychosocial functioning and posttraumatic stress disorder and depression symptoms in a nationally representative US Veteran cohort

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder and depression adversely affect psychosocial functioning, both separately and especially when they co-occur. Despite the high …

Navigating career transition challenges for Veterans in India: A grounded theory

Abstract: Veterans in India face significant challenges when transitioning to civilian life, such as loss of income, identity, and status, alongside cultural displacement and …

The Geriatric Scholars Program: Expanding the workforce equipped to care for the mental health needs of older Veterans

Abstract:In 2023, approximately 50% of the US veteran population was aged 65 or older, in comparison to 17% in this age cohort in the general US population. Older veterans have …

Marital quality, PTSD symptomatology, and sleep: A study of aging Veterans from the RISE study

Abstract:Spousal relationships are proximal social influences on partnered (i.e., married or cohabitating) older adults’ sleep, often acting either as a protective or risk factor …

Regulation of cues vs cognitive behavioral therapy for binge eating and weight loss among Veterans: A feasibility and randomized clinical trial

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has the most empirical support for treatment of binge eating. Appetitive traits, including food responsiveness and satiety …

Longitudinal predictors of alcohol use and problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in an at-risk Veteran sample

Abstract: Background: Individuals with pre-existing heavy alcohol use, prior traumatic exposures, and psychiatric disorders were considered an at-risk group for increased alcohol …