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A review of United States Veteran opinions of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

Abstract: This dissertation investigates the Transition Assistance Program and its effectiveness in preparing United States Veterans for post-military civilian life. Using a …

Barriers to Veteran employment as police officers: The PTSD diagnosis bias

Abstract:Combat veterans are highly qualified to fill critical shortages of police officers across the US, but the prevalence of PTSD among this population is a barrier to …

Appropriate care for Veterans who suffer from military sexual trauma

Abstract: The Veteran’s Administration is committed to providing care for veterans and giving them access to programs to help them recover from trauma. Military sexual trauma …

Understanding military spouses’ permanent change of station move experiences

Abstract: Military OneSource (2021) defines a permanent change of station (PCS) move as a U.S. service member (SM) being assigned to a new work or duty location. Despite the name, …

Relations between motivation to quit smoking cigarettes and treatment outcomes among young US Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Tobacco use is a key health concern and preventable cause of death. Although cigarette use has declined among many, rates remain high among people with posttraumatic …

A multilevel analysis of the effect of burnout, workload, and job satisfaction on nursing and organizational outcomes within the Veterans Affairs’ Patient Aligned Care Teams

Abstract: Veterans within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) experience higher rates of chronic disease and poorer health than non-veterans (Balbale et al., 2016). The …

Mental health practitioners' development of vicarious resilience working with military families with a moral injury

Abstract: The development of vicarious resilience among mental health practitioners is essential to protect these workers from the indirect trauma they are exposed to from their …

Narratives of chronic pain from armed forces veterans

This PhD thesis explores the experiences of 14 veterans of the UK Armed Forces who live with chronic pain. While there is a wealth of data exploring chronic pain in Armed Forces …

Impacts of military sexual trauma on intimate partner relationships in female Veterans

Abstract: Military sexual trauma is a pandemic across nations that has infected every branch of military service. The rate of sexual assault and rape in the military is prevalent. …

“Embrace the suck”: An exploratory study of perceptions of mental health treatment within the U.S. Army

Abstract: Since September 11th, 2001, mental healthcare in the United States military has become a focus for government officials. Many service members have come back from war with …

A narrative inquiry of factors that influence military parents when they choose between on-base public schools and off-base public schools during a relocation for their child with special needs

Abstract: The purpose of this narrative inquiry is to examine factors that influence military parents when they choose between on-base public schools and off-base public schools …

Psychotherapy dropout in military populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: This study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of dropout among Service Members and Veterans initiating psychotherapy. Specifically, the objectives of …