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Beyond the battlefield: Exploring LGBTQ+ service members’ and Veterans’ perception of the nature of military experiences and leadership

Abstract:The experiences of LGBTQ+ military personnel in the U.S. military have been informed by developing policies and societal behaviors. While major strides have been made, …

Qualitative analysis of the influence of military culture on the resocialization of combat Veterans

Abstract:The researcher conducted in-depth interviews with 25 combat-experienced Veterans of the Global War on Terror who fit an operational definition of successful …

The experience of living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for African American male Veterans

Abstract:For this study, I conducted interviews with African American male veterans who have been formally diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The objective was …

Business model innovation practices of Veteran-owned enterprises during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract:This paper examines the experiences of veteran small business owners and their efforts to innovate their business models during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, framed …

The military adult learner: How U.S. Air Force active-duty members perceive information on military education benefits from recruit to retiree

Abstract:The nucleus of the United States of America is built on military service. The sacrifice our young men and women in uniform make for our country is like no other. With the …

Veterans’ perceptions of administrative burden in healthcare services: An in-depth qualitative analysis within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract:Implementing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA Mission Act) marked a pivotal shift in …

Developing military service-related PTSD training curricula for entry level counselors: A delphi study

Abstract:The push for mental health counselor representation within Veterans Health Administration facilities and their request for community mental health provider support …

Association between mental health, substance use, and suicidality in female Veterans

Abstract: Female veterans are an underserved population among US military members, with unique challenges underlying high mental illness rates, substance use disorders, and …

Implementing buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in Veterans Health Administration primary care: A qualitative analysis

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Medications for opioid use disorder are evidence-based, guideline-recommended treatments. While buprenorphine can be prescribed in nonspecialized office-based …

The impact of characterization. An interpretive phenomenological analysis of access centers and homeless Veterans

Abstract:Since the creation of the Continental Army in 1775, the U.S. military has maintained one of the most robust and most advanced all-volunteer fighting forces in the world. …

Sleep is not getting the attention it deserves: A qualitative study of patient and provider views on sleep management in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Unique characteristics and service exposures of the post-9/11 cohort of U.S. Veterans can influence their sleep health and associated comorbidities. The …