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Exploring Army service members’ experiences with academic advising: A phenomenological study

Abstract: Since the development of the GI Bill in 1944, the student service member population at postsecondary institutions has continued to grow. The problem was the lack of …

Hearing their stories: Tailoring human resources strategies for onboarding, job satisfaction, and retention of Veterans with disabilities in the civilian workforce

Abstract: Tailored HR strategies play an important role for veterans with disabilities (VWD) as they transition from the military to civilian employment by enhancing their job …

Intergenerational transmission of combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder: The offspring's lived experience

Abstract: Objective: The literature points to a wide spectrum of potential symptoms in different life dimensions caused by intergenerational transmission of war trauma. However, …

Marine Veterans’ decision-making process in seeking postsecondary education

Abstract: Military experience alone is no longer enough to replace a college degree for many civilian jobs, leaving nearly 15% of transitioning veterans at a disadvantage without …

Safer housing for homeless women Veterans

Abstract: Homeless women veterans face unique vulnerability and significant mental health needs; it is important for their housing to include gender-specific safety measures. …

Veteran patient perceptions of a universal gloving intervention for healthcare-associated infection prevention: A qualitative study

Abstract: Background: Universal gloving by healthcare workers (HCW) for all patient care activities (beyond isolation and standard precautions) has been proposed to reduce …

Education, telehealth, and access initiatives aim to improve cancer care for Veterans

Abstract: Veterans with cancer face unique challenges in accessing high-quality care, despite the availability of treatment through the Veterans Affairs (VA) health network. These …

How Veterans with chronic pain approach using cannabis for symptom management: Results from a qualitative interpretive description study

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans use cannabis as a chronic pain treatment due to a combination of the easing of restrictions and dissatisfaction with care standards. The …

Career choices: Exploring military migrants' justifications for their enlistment in the British Armed Forces

Abstract: Purpose; Using "on justification" theory, this article explores the rationality and justification of the West African military migrants for joining the British Armed …

A question of oversight: A naturalistic study of military Veteran perspectives on outreach events and readjustment resources

Abstract: Introduction: Few studies have explored how U.S. military Veterans perceive outreach events designed to aid in their transition out of military service. Responding to …

Better end-of-life care in surgical patients: Veterans Affairs bereaved family survey - a qualitative analysis

Abstract: Background: End-of-life care among surgical patients is largely understudied and far fewer studies examine such care from the family perspective. To identify potential …

Healing trauma through theatre: A therapeutic vignette from the DE-CRUIT Veterans' theatre program

Abstract: As the use of arts-based approaches to support Veterans’ mental health continues to expand, there is growing interest in the mechanisms underlying their delivery. This …