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Federal and nonprofit support for Veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce

Abstract: Each year, many of the more than 150,000 active-duty service members transitioning out of the U.S. military need to find civilian jobs. The ease or difficulty of the …

Exploring contactless vital signs collection in video telehealth visits among Veterans Affairs providers and patients: pilot usability study

Abstract: Background: To expand veterans' access to health care, the Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Connected Care explored a novel software feature called "Vitals" on its VA …

2023 Veterans’ well-being community health needs assessment: Understanding Canadian Veterans’ health and well-being

Abstract: Introduction: The 2023 Veterans’ Well-being Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is a tool to support the health and well-being of Canadian Veterans. It can be used …

Evaluating the acceptability of a brief web-based alcohol misuse prevention program among US military cadets: Mixed methods formative evaluation

Abstract: BACKGROUND: As alcohol misuse remains pervasive within the military, evidence-based prevention programs that are feasible to implement and appropriately tailored to meet …

Addressing Hispanic Veterans that live in rural area's needs to improve suicide prevention efforts

Abstract: Despite the alarming recent increase in suicide rates among Hispanic Veterans, suicide among this population remains relatively understudied and little is known about …

Evaluating the effectiveness of social workers as lead community care coordinators of a large integrated Veteran Affairs health care system in the Southeast region

Abstract: A Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS) in the Southeast region implemented the Social Workers as Lead Community Care Coordinators (SWLCCC) program to prevent delays …

Serving those who have served: Uncovering the health and social care needs of Veterans and service leavers across Wakefield District

Abstract: In April and May 2024, Healthwatch Wakefield carried out a piece of engagement with veterans across Wakefield District. The aim was to find out how much veterans and …

A mixed-methods study of VA video connect utilization among Veterans with diabetes experiencing housing instability during the pandemic

Abstract: Introduction: Prior to the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) had the largest telehealth program in the United …

Targeting chronic pain care to rural women Veterans: A feasibility pilot

Abstract: For rural women veterans, significant barriers exist in accessing high-quality, multicomponent behavioral pain self-management interventions. As such, a telehealth …

Targeting chronic pain care to rural women Veterans: A feasibility pilot

Abstract: For rural women veterans, significant barriers exist in accessing high-quality, multicomponent behavioral pain self-management interventions. As such, a telehealth …

The employment experiences of serving partners

This project aimed to raise awareness of areas of potential disadvantage or challenges caused by Service to partners, whilst also helping to identify possible gaps and ensure easy …

Barriers to accessing home and community-based services among family caregivers of Veterans

Abstract: Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has long recognized the importance of having a rich complement of home and community-based resources for the Veteran …