The impact of characterization. An interpretive phenomenological analysis of access centers and homeless Veterans

Abstract:Since the creation of the Continental Army in 1775, the U.S. military has maintained one of the most robust and most advanced all-volunteer fighting forces in the world. …

The lived experiences among African American women Veterans: A transcendental phenomenological study

Abstract: Mental health disparities disproportionately affect African American women veterans (AAWVs) in the United States, creating significant barriers to accessing adequate …

Beyond aggregated race and ethnicity codes: An examination of additional methods to identify Asian American and Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Veteran subgroups in administrative databases

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans who identify either as Asian American or as Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (NHPI) are growing (in percentage points) more rapidly than …

Combat posttraumatic stress disorder as complex and considerations for future treatment of combat complex PTSD

Abstract: Research on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) indicates that veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom experience significantly higher rates …

Impact of demographic and deployment related factors on structured inventory of malingered symptomatology performance in Veterans and Service members

Abstract:Background: Screening for feigning and exaggeration in military populations is necessary for accurate interpretation of findings in clinical and research settings. The …

Problematic anger in a treatment‐seeking Canadian Veteran population: Prevalence, assessment, and treatment implications

Abstract: Anger is a natural, adaptive emotion that is culturally accepted in military settings. Problematic anger (i.e., intense anger paired with significant distress and …

Healthcare expenditures associated with implementing an external facilitation program to increase the prescribing of medications used for the treatment of opioid use disorder among Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: To address the opioid use disorder (OUD) public health crisis, the ADvancing Pharmacological Treatments for OUD (ADaPT-OUD) external facilitation randomized …

The effectiveness of group treatments for Veterans: A meta-analysis

Abstract:Transitioning into civilian life after serving in the military can be a huge adjustment for many military members. The military lifestyle and culture are unique structures …

A quantitative examination of two equine therapy models on Veterans with mental health needs

Abstract: This study investigated two equine therapy-based interventions for addressing mental health difficulties in veterans, with an emphasis on the reduction of symptoms …

Evidence of physical deconditioning during psychiatric hospitalization in a Veteran sample

Abstract: Prior observations of low physical activity in psychiatric inpatient care suggest a risk of physical deconditioning, but to date no studies have explicitly investigated …

Introduction: Human resource management and employing service leavers and Veterans

Abstract: This special issue focuses on research on recruiting and employing military veterans and Human Resource Management (HRM) interventions to support Service leavers in …

Mammography screening utilization in female Veterans using cross-sectional survey results from the National Health Interview Survey

Abstract: PURPOSE: Although women are the fastest growing group of veterans across all military branches, there are limited data about mammography screening utilization in female …