Mixed-methods study of use and attitudes about psychedelics for therapeutic purposes among low-income U.S. Veterans nationally

Abstract: There is great public and clinical interest in the use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes. However, there has been little national study of psychedelic use in the …

Veteran perspectives on family-serving recreation and leisure programs

Abstract: Reintegration is a challenging process for veterans returning to civilian life with various individual and family needs. Recently, recreation and leisure programs have …

Essential qualities of military Veterans in entrepreneurial leadership: A phenomenological analysis

Abstract:This qualitative phenomenological study examined the translation of military leadership skills into commercial success among veteran non-commissioned officers (NCOs). The …

United States (U.S.) Army Veteran’s financial well-being and the link to suicide: An exploratory case study

Abstract: This qualitative case study explored how the army's financial readiness training program financially prepares service members to transition from active duty to civilian …

Intimate partner violence perpetration and firearm ownership and storage practices among U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Background: Population-based data on the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and firearm ownership and storage practices in U.S. military veterans are …

Occupational incidence of bladder cancer amongst Veteran ammunition technicians of the British Army

Abstract: Continuity of care is essential for Veterans with serious mental illness (SMI), as lapses in treatment are common and linked to increased mortality. This study evaluated …

Long-term outcomes of peripheral artery disease in Veterans: analysis of the peripheral artery disease long-term survival study (PEARLS)

Abstract: Background: Contemporary research in peripheral artery disease (PAD) remains limited due to lack of a national registry and low accuracy of diagnosis codes to identify …

The acceptability, feasibility, and usability of a virtual reality pain education and rehabilitation program for Veterans: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: Introduction: Persistent pain is a leading cause of medical discharges for Veterans. Pain science education (PSE) aims to better people's understanding about pain and is …

Opioid overdose, suicide mortality, and premature death among Veterans with alcohol or opioid use disorders: The impact of military sexual trauma

Abstract: Veterans with a history of military sexual trauma (MST + ) are more likely to have substance use disorders (SUD) and may be at an elevated risk of premature death, …

PTSD screening using a ten-item checklist of psychological symptoms: a large-scale military Veteran sample and a civilian comparison group

Abstract: Purpose: The aim was to explore if self-rated psychological symptoms in military veterans covary strong enough with established PTSD scales to make a symptom checklist a …

Sex differences in suicide, lethal means, and years of potential life lost among Veterans with substance use disorder

Abstract: Background: Veterans with substance use disorders (SUDs) are at elevated risk of dying by suicide. We examined sex and age differences in rates and means of suicide death …

Interactive effects of post-traumatic stress disorder symptom severity and hypertension on cognitive dispersion in older Vietnam-era Veterans with history of post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Objective: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and hypertension are highly prevalent among Veterans. Cognitive dispersion, indicating within-person variability across …