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Postpartum health care within Department of Defense military treatment facilities: A 3-year retrospective analysis

Abstract: There is a substantial knowledge gap on the health care impact of mothers following childbirth in the literature. Specifically, there is a dearth of understanding how …

Understanding the acculturation experiences of post-9/11 student Veterans in the higher education culture of civilian postsecondary educational institutions

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to describe the essence of the acculturation experiences of post-9/11 student veterans as they navigated within the dominant higher …

Best practices for helping military widows dealing with grief from an unexpected death

Abstract: This comprehensive project investigates the complex and individualized aspects of grieving, with a specific emphasis on military widows, in line with the CESI model's …

Self-determination and self-efficacy among female Veterans in management positions

Abstract: The purpose of this quantitative correlational-predictive study was to examine if and to what extent Amotivation, Extrinsic Regulation, Introjected Regulation, Identified …

Military Veterans’ transition to civilian employment and adjustment to organizational culture

Abstract: The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore how military veterans describe their transition to civilian employment and adjustment to civilian …

The moderating effects of self-compassion on the relationship between shame and depression in military populations

Abstract: The U.S. Military has faced a continuous rise in mental health concerns reported by service members and veterans (Currier et al., 2017; Rosenheck & Fontana, 2007). …

The effect of physical exercise on quality-of-life for disabled Veterans: A descriptive study

Abstract: This qualitative descriptive study explored how veterans with physical disabilities describe …

Type 2 diabetes distress among black U.S. Veterans: Development of a culturally sensitive diabetes self-management framework for a health coaching intervention

Abstract: Background and Purpose: Within the Department of Veterans Health Administration in the U.S., 1.1 million (32.3%) of the 3.4 million enrolled Veterans are living with …

Systematic literature review: Nature-based interventions for Veterans

Abstract: Many veterans are not seeking treatment for their mental health needs. Traditional evidence-based practice approaches, (e.g., cognitive processing therapy, cognitive …

The role of Veterans Affairs leadership in supporting disability rated Veterans in the underutilization of education benefits

Abstract: This qualitative single case study explored the challenges faced by veterans with disability ratings in understanding and utilizing education benefits, emphasizing the …

Effect of mantram repetition on PTSD symptoms and quality of life in Veterans: A meta-analysis

Abstract: Introduction: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common debilitating psychological condition that affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and can occur …