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Regional Variations in the Provision of Palliative Care in Patients Hospitalized with Heart Failure within the Veterans Health Administration (S730)

Abstract: Objectives: Describe a method for identifying high and low performing geographical regions in terms of palliative care use within the Veterans Health …

Bridging the Gap for Perinatal Veterans: Care by Mental Health Providers at the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Pregnant women veterans receive maternity care from community obstetricians but continue to receive mental health care within the Veterans …

Mental Health Disorders and Alcohol Misuse Among UK Military Veterans and the General Population: A Comparison Study

Abstract: For a small minority of personnel, military service can have a negative impact on their mental health. Yet no studies have assessed how the mental health of UK veterans …

Long-Term Sustained Recovery from Alcohol Use Disorders Among Veterans: A Grounded Theory Investigation

Abstract: This grounded theory study explored veterans’ conceptualization of recovery and factors contributing to establishing and maintaining long-term recovery among veterans. …

Cognitive functional therapy (CFT)-based rehabilitation improves clinical outcomes in UK military personnel with persistent low back pain

Abstract: Introduction: Low back pain (LBP) has been reported as the most common reason for presentation to the Medical Centre in the British Military, and the most common …

Suicide in Canadian veterans living in Ontario: a retrospective cohort study linking routinely collected data

Abstract: Objectives: To compare the risk of death by suicide in male veterans with age-matched civilians.Design Retrospective cohort study linking provincial administrative …

Returning Veterans' Adjustment Concerns: Family Views

Abstract: This study used two focus groups to examine the views of parents, siblings, and a partner regarding the adjustment issues of combat veterans. Using qualitative and mixed …

Effectiveness and Harms of Mental Health Treatments in Service Members and Veterans with Deployment-related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Abstract: Co-morbidity of psychiatric conditions with traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common among service members and Veterans from recent deployments. Practice guidelines for …

Veterans with PTSD and Comorbid Substance use Disorders: Does Single versus Poly-substance use Disorder Affect Treatment Outcomes?

Abstract: Substance use disorders (SUD) frequently co-occur with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Little is known, however, about how individuals with a single SUD diagnosis …

Outcomes from a One-Week Adapted Sport and Adapted Adventure Recovery Programme for Military Personnel

Abstract: The Battle Back Centre offers a bespoke, Self Determination Theory-oriented adapted sport and adventurous training programme centred on experiential learning and …

The Persistence of Sexual Assault within the US Military

This paper explores sexual assault in the US military and why it continues to persist.

Military Sexual Trauma Among US Servicewomen During Deployment: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: Objectives. We explored qualitatively US servicewomen’s experiences with and perceptions of military sexual trauma (MST), reporting, and related services. …