Tele-collaborative outreach to rural patients with chronic pain: Pragmatic effectiveness trial protocol for the CORPs study

Abstract: Background: Despite the increased availability of evidence-based treatments for chronic pain, many patients in rural areas experience poor access to services. Patients …

Veterans: Access to housing

Abstract: Up to the point of discharge, the principal responsibility for providing housing information and advice to service personnel lies with the armed forces. These services …

Virtual coach-guided online acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain: Pilot feasibility randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Veterans are disproportionately affected by chronic pain, with high rates of pain diagnoses (47%-56%) and a 40% higher rate of prevalence of severe pain than …

Military sports recovery athletes' perspectives on role of the coach in athletes' well-being: The importance of supporting basic psychological needs

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the experiences of athletes in a competitive military sports recovery program with a specific focus on the extent to which …

Trends in all-cause mortality among U.S. Veterans with sarcoidosis, 2004–2022

Abstract: Background: Sarcoidosis is an idiopathic multiorgan disease with variable clinical outcomes. Comprehensive analysis of sarcoidosis mortality in U.S. Veterans is lacking. …

Are Veterans willing to assist with firearm safety for suicide prevention?

Abstract: Veterans in the United States are affected by suicide at higher rates than the general population. This may be due to a higher probability for veterans to use more lethal …

Cost-effectiveness of temporary financial assistance for Veterans experiencing housing instability

Abstract: Importance: The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) partners with community organizations (grantees) across the US to provide temporary financial assistance (TFA) to …

Racial disparities in prosthesis use, satisfaction, and physical function in upper limb amputation and the impact of Veteran status

Abstract: Background: Prior research found that Black veterans with upper limb amputation (ULA) reported greater disability and need for assistance compared to White veterans. The …

Trends in all-cause mortality among US Veterans with sarcoidosis, 2004-2022

Abstract: Background: Sarcoidosis is an idiopathic multiorgan disease with variable clinical outcomes. Comprehensive analysis of sarcoidosis mortality in US veterans is lacking. …

Initial validation of a short version of the Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment profiler in a national sample of rural veterans

Abstract: Background: Military veterans residing in rural areas face unique challenges that can impact their wellbeing, including limited access to healthcare resources, social …

Mental health service use among Canadian Veterans and non-Veterans in Ontario: A population-based study exploring differences among males and females and by length of service

Abstract: Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have a higher prevalence of mental health (MH) conditions than members of the …

Military sexual trauma, childhood trauma, and combat trauma: Associations with longitudinal posttraumatic growth among US Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Military sexual trauma (MST), childhood trauma, and combat trauma are prevalent among U.S. military personnel. Cumulative trauma exposure may hinder …