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Staff perspectives on implementing dialectical behavior therapy skills groups in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Reducing veteran suicide is a high priority for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). While dialectical behavior therapy skills groups (DBT-SG) may be as effective as …

Implementation of lecanemab for Alzheimer's disease within the Veterans Health Administration: Facilitators and barriers

Abstract: Background: Several amyloid targeting therapies have been approved for Alzheimer's disease (AD), including lecanemab (Leqembi). However, real-world implementation of …

Beyond trauma: The influence of spiritual struggles on suicide risk in post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and moral injury often struggle with their spirituality and/or religion (S/R) in ways that hinder recovery …

Attitudes towards mammography among rural-residing women Veterans overdue for breast cancer screening

Abstract: Introduction: Breast cancer screening enables the use of earlier treatment options and contributes to decreased mortality, however, there are urban-rural screening …

Examining the lived cultural experiences of Veterans at military friendly community colleges: A narrative inquiry

Abstract:Military veterans represent a unique community college demographic with a powerful cultural background that informs their approaches to learning, campus interactions, and …

Exploring ibogaine/5-MeO-DMT as treatment for the relief of PTSD symptoms in Veterans

Abstract:This study examines the use of ibogaine followed by 5-MeO-DMT for treating PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in special operations veterans, focusing on the subjective …

Exploring the interplay of military experience and agile mindset in software development

Abstract:Agile software development prioritizes adaptability, collaboration, and iterative learning (Beck et al., 2001; Highsmith, 2009), yet little research examines how …

Understanding the gap of communication disconnection for terminally and chronically ill older Veterans

Abstract: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the dissemination of information given to terminally and chronically ill older adult veterans. These veterans …

A qualitative assessment of pelvic floor physical therapy experiences for women Veterans in VHA care

Abstract: Background: Nearly 25% of women experience pelvic floor disorders, for which pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) is a first-line treatment. Within the Veterans Health …

Incorporating patient and provider voices into the Veterans pain care organizational improvement comparative effectiveness study: Informing future implementation

Abstract: Background: Clinicians and healthcare systems have little evidence available to guide effective strategies to manage pain while reducing opioid use. The Veterans Pain …

Lived experience of homelessness among Veterans who have served in combat roles during foreign wars

Abstract:Evidence supports that combat veterans remain at a higher risk for poverty, unemployment, and homelessness. Following signed informed consent, a demographic questionnaire …

From code to care: AI and human collaboration in crafting Veteran-centric health technology

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The healthcare industry faces dual revolutions with the widespread adoption of mobile healthcare applications and the emergence of generative artificial …