Reducing medical cannabis use risk among Veterans: A descriptive study

Abstract: Background: Canadian Veterans experiencing chronic pain report concerns about accessing accurate information on the risks associated with medical cannabis (MC) use. The …

A warm water immersion intervention for symptoms of PTSD in military Veterans: A qualitative descriptive study

Abstract: Background: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a substantial problem for Veterans and active members of armed forces across the globe, resulting in debilitating …

Opioid prescriptions for low back pain among military-connected older adults across multiple care systems

Abstract: Background: Untreated low back pain (LBP) in older adults can lead to disability and development of chronicity. Due to the potential development of medical comorbidities …

Comparison of referral rates and costs using fibrosis-4 and enhanced liver fibrosis (ELF) testing strategies for initial evaluation of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in a Veteran population

Abstract: Background: Global metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) prevalence is estimated at 30% and projected to reach 55.7% by 2040. In the Veterans …

The use of motivational interviewing with chronically unhoused Veterans

Abstract: The Housing First model is embedded in a supportive housing federal program aimed at reducing homelessness by offering housing vouchers and case management services to …

Finding and using policy-relevant data about Veterans: Availability, accessibility, and avenues for improvement

Abstract: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has vast amounts of data on U.S. military veterans and their families, caregivers, and survivors. However, much of that trove …

"Coming home is the hardest part": an interpretative phenomenological analysis of sense making in military postdeployment reintegration

Abstract: The purpose of the present interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) study was to understand how military service members and veterans (MSMVs) make sense of their …

Improving skin screening capabilities for Veterans with spinal cord injuries

Abstract: CONTEXT: Clinical Practice Guidelines from the Consortium for Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Medicine recommend daily self-screening of at-risk skin surfaces, but many Veterans …

Gender differences in the socioecological contexts of Veterans seeking mental health services following military sexual trauma

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) refers to sexual assault or harassment experienced during military service. Given the high prevalence of MST and negative mental and physical …

Short and mid-term research priorities for Veterans with multiple sclerosis: A modified Delphi process engaging Veterans, researchers, and operational partners

Abstract: Background/Objective: Identifying research priorities of Veterans, MS researchers, and key stakeholders is critical to advance high-quality, evidence-based, and …

Veteran and healthcare team perspectives on the TeleWound Practice Program within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objective: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) recently piloted the implementation of the TeleWound Practice Program (TWP), which provides interprofessional wound …

"It's more than a ride": Veteran perceptions of peer specialist qualities and activities that were most valuable for post-incarceration reentry: A qualitative analysis

Abstract: Background: Reentry veterans experience many barriers to achieving physical and psychological well-being. While peer specialists can provide important support to veterans …