Prioritizing Veteran social well-being: A call to action

Abstract: The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has an increased interest in addressing the well-being and whole health of Veterans. In March of 2023, the VA convened a conference …

Specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and timed goals and the personal health inventory in a wellness group for Veterans with Gulf War Illness

Abstract: Background: Interventions based on the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) Whole Health (WH) initiative may be beneficial for veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI) …

Psychological factors, physical conditions, and functioning among US Veterans

Abstract: This cross-sectional study examines the association of protective psychological characteristics with mental, psychosocial, cognitive, and physical functioning in military …

Veterans’ experiences following a traumatic brain injury and the impact on recovery

Abstract: Defined as a significant public health concern, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often exacerbated by military engagements that often expose service members to severe …

Evaluation of a new Integrative Health and Wellness Clinic for Veterans at the San Francisco VA Health Care System: A mixed-methods pilot study

Abstract: Objective: The Integrative Health and Wellness Clinic (IHWC), established in 2019 at the San Francisco VA Health Care System, is an interdisciplinary clinic consisting of …

Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare provider perceptions of confidence following a wheelchair/adaptive Tai Chi Chuan training

Abstract: The changing needs of our nation's military veterans call for a change in the healthcare system delivery models providing their primary sources of care. The VA Healthcare …

Benchmark findings from a Veteran electronic patient-reported outcomes evaluation from a chronic pain management telehealth program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic pain is a leading cause of disability and negatively impacts biological/physical, psychological, and social aspects of life resulting in significant …

The Impact of Involvement in Whole Health System for Veterans or Participating in It for Oneself on Job Attitudes in VA Employees

Abstract: Objective: The aim of the study is to examine how involvement in the Whole Health System of care, clinically and personally (through employee-focused activities), would …

Identifying barriers and facilitators to Veterans Affairs Whole Health integration using the updated Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans Affairs (VA) implemented the Veteran-centered Whole Health System initiative across VA sites with approaches to implementation varying by site. …

Transforming healthcare: Whole Health in the VA—progress, challenges and cultural shifts

Abstract: More than 20 years ago the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (formerly Institute of Medicine) released a comprehensive report on the state of health …

Examining the Veterans Health Administration whole health model of care within the context of posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration's Whole Health system of care focuses on offering veterans holistic health approaches and tailoring health care to individual's goals …

Well-being of US military Veterans

Abstract: The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine recently published a report that suggests a transition from a reactive disease-oriented medical care system …