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Lived experiences of rural female Veterans seeking mental health counseling

Abstract:Over the past 20 years, the number of female veterans in the United States has doubled. Research has shown a gap in the literature regarding the lived experiences of …

Voice of concern' for rural Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: Care managers’ role engaging rural Veterans in evidence-based therapies via telemedicine

Abstract: Objective: In a Department of Veterans Affairs collaborative care implementation trial, care managers (CMs) focused on engaging rural Veterans diagnosed with …

Developing an intervention to enhance aging in place for older Veterans living in permanent supportive housing

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supported Housing (HUD-VASH) program provides rental subsidies, case management, and …

Role of the Veterans Health Administration’s LGBTQ+ Veteran care coordinators in facilitating care for transgender and gender-diverse Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals frequently encounter discrimination in health care settings. The Veterans Health Administration (VA) is …

Sharing knowledge on implementing mental health and wellbeing projects for Veterans and first responders

Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study was to describe the knowledge to action and knowledge transfer approaches used in an international mental health research funding program …

Engaging patients with headache in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA): ACTIvated Veterans engagement group (ACTIVE) to improve delivery of patient-centered headache services

Abstract: In 2018, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) established the original 19 Headache Centers of Excellence (HCoE) program, and an evaluation center. This study utilized …

Mental health challenges and barriers to Veterans’ adjustment to civilian life on the U.S.–Mexico border

Abstract: Background: Seeking mental health care is crucial for supporting effective reintegration among veterans. The U.S.–Mexico border presents a compelling and urgent case …

“You wished the ground would open and swallow you up”: Expert opinions on shame, the collective, and other cultural considerations for suicide prevention among Asian American and Pacific Islander Veterans

Abstract: Background: Rates of suicide remain elevated among U.S. Veterans and have increased disproportionately among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Veterans. …

"They make it so hard on you": How rurality shapes Veterans' health experiences when managing Gulf War illness

Abstract: Background: Gulf War illness (GWI) is characterized by multiple, persistent symptoms (e.g., fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, concentration problems, and gastrointestinal …

"I was angry that I fell" all the way to "if I fall, I fall": A qualitative study of the spectrum of behavioral fall risk factors for Veterans with dysvascular lower-limb amputation

Abstract: PURPOSE: To explore behavioral risk factors contributing to fall and near-fall scenarios for Veterans with dysvascular lower-limb amputation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: …

The civil employment experiences of amputee veterans: The case of Turkey

Abstract: Military veterans who became disabled due to conflict-related trauma face various challenges in finding and maintaining employment in civilian life. This study aims to …

The civil employment experiences of amputee Veterans: The case of Turkey

Abstract: Military veterans who became disabled due to conflict-related trauma face various challenges in finding and maintaining employment in civilian life. This study aims to …