Bridging the Gap: The Vital Role of Nursing in Caring for Military Members and Veterans and Their Families

Abstract: In 2011, a national call from The White House set in motion an initiative for action called Joining Forces to serve America's military families. This initiative, led by …

Evaluating Feedback Reports to Support Documentation of Veterans’ Care Preferences in Home Based Primary Care

Abstract: Background: To evaluate the effectiveness of delivering feedback reports to increase completion of LST notes among VA Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) teams. The Life …

Natural Product Use Among Veterans with Chronic Pain: A Qualitative Study of Attitudes and Communication with Healthcare Providers

Abstract: Background: Despite mixed evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of natural products, many are marketed for pain and related symptoms. Use of these products is …

Partnership Building for Scale-Up in the Veteran Sponsorship Initiative: Strategies for Harnessing Collaboration to Accelerate Impact in Suicide Prevention

Abstract: Objectives: To evaluate the implementation and trust-building strategies associated with successful partnership formation in scale-up of the Veteran Sponsorship …

Cognition and Amyloid-β in Older Veterans: Characterization and Longitudinal Outcomes of Data-Derived Phenotypes

Abstract: Background: Within older Veterans, multiple factors may contribute to cognitive difficulties. Beyond Alzheimer’s disease (AD), psychiatric (e.g., PTSD) and health …

A Rare Case of Metastatic Poorly Differentiated Neuroendocrine Tumor Arising From the Sigmoid Colon in an Active Duty Service Member

Abstract: Neuroendocrine tumors (NET) are rare malignancies that contain neural and endocrine cells with a median age of diagnosis of 63 years. NETs are typically located in the …

Involving family members in the care of military personnel and Veterans: A decisional counseling intervention

Abstract: Changes to health care delivery mean that family members are increasingly called upon to provide informal care for injured or ill military personnel and Veterans. When …

Enhanced Skills Training Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (ESTAIR) vs. Treatment as Usual (TAU) for ICD-11 Complex PTSD: A pilot randomized controlled trial (The RESTORE trial)

Abstract: Complex PTSD (CPTSD) is a relatively new condition in the international classification of diseases (ICD-11). Existing research suggests that CPTSD is more common than …

‘There’s no club, absolutely nothing’: Experiences of parents of Veterans living with illnesses and injuries in Canada

Abstract: Introduction: Research and programs for Veteran families often target those with young children, leaving parents overlooked, despite the role some adopt to support adult …

A review of empirical treatments focused on mind-body and spiritually grounded complementary practices for moral injury among Veterans

Abstract: Investigators have called for mind-body practices and spiritual and religious approaches for the treatment of moral injury in veterans. Programs and interventions that …

Effects of Chronic Pain Diagnoses on the Antidepressant Efficacy of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Abstract: Objective: Major depressive disorder (MDD) and chronic pain are highly comorbid and bidirectionally related. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over the …

Risk and Protective Factors for Self-Harm and Suicide Behaviours Among Serving and Ex-Serving Personnel of the UK Armed Forces, Canadian Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force, and New Zealand Defence Force: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Background: Self-harm and suicide behaviours are a major public health concern. Several factors are associated with these behaviours among military communities. …