Measuring life skills among Veterans: A systematic review of published instruments

Abstract:Introduction: Supporting the well-being of Canadian Veterans is a key policy objective of Veterans Affairs Canada, which led to the development of a seven-domain …

Quantifying health gains in the Veteran community: Analyzing the impact of Team RWB activities on key health indicators in Veterans

Abstract: Notably, at the study’s onset, the participants, which were newly-joined Team RWB members, were generally more unhealthy than the general population. They displayed …

Physical activity and functioning following tai chi and a wellness comparison intervention in Veterans with Gulf War illness

Abstract: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a highly prevalent chronic, multisymptomatic condition associated with worsening physical health and quality of life among veterans. …

Validation of scores on the Lifestyle Practices and Health Consciousness Inventory-2 with a national sample of Veterans in the United States

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to test for evidence of measurement invariance and convergent validity of scores on the Lifestyle Practices and Health …

Tai Chi and wellness interventions for Veterans with Gulf War illness: A randomized controlled feasibility trial

Abstract: Background: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic multi-symptom illness that affects up to one-third of the 700,000 American military personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf …

Self-care among military spouses and partners: Developing the Military and Veteran Spouse Self-Care Inventory (MVSSCI)

Abstract: Introduction: The need for a culturally appropriate, practical measure of self-care was identified during a peer support program evaluation conducted by the Institute of …

Protocol for remote Tai Chi and wellness for PTSD and pain in Veterans

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating psychological disorder that is associated with a host of psychosocial and health ailments, including …

Veterans' lived experiences with the VA's whole health system and perceived impact on dimensions of wellness

Abstract: RESEARCH QUESTION: What are the lived experiences and wellness related outcomes of veterans engaged in the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) Whole Health (WH) system …

Success in life after Service: A Perspective on Conceptualizing the Well-being of Military Veterans

Abstract: Military members want to do well when they leave service. Good well-being is one way of thinking about success in the transition to life after service. The word …