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"It made me feel more alive": A qualitative analysis of quality of life improvements following completion of trauma-focused therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with poor quality of life. Although randomized clinical trial data show improvements in quality of life following …

Development of a peer-delivered primary care intervention to improve Veteran mental health treatment engagement

Abstract: Veteran engagement in mental health treatment (MHT) remains low. Peer specialists (PS) are well positioned to implement interventions addressing barriers to MHT …

Understanding the acculturation experiences of post-9/11 student Veterans in the higher education culture of civilian postsecondary educational institutions

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to describe the essence of the acculturation experiences of post-9/11 student veterans as they navigated within the dominant higher …

Experiences and perceptions of maternal autonomy and racism among BIPOC Veterans receiving caesarean sections

Abstract: Background: Previous studies of pregnant veterans enrolled in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) care reveal high rates of cesarean sections among racial/ethnic …

Information and resources VA health system leaders need to manage enrollment and retention for Post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Objective: To understand Veterans Health Administration (VA) leaders' information and resource needs for managing post-9/11 Veterans' VA enrollment and retention. Data …

Information and resources VA health system leaders need to manage enrollment and retention for Post‐9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Objective: To understand Veterans Health Administration (VA) leaders' information and resource needs for managing post‐9/11 Veterans' VA enrollment and retention. Data …

A thematic analysis of perceptions of VHA emergency care and suicide risk assessment among Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans who are homeless are at elevated risk for suicide, and often access Veterans Health Administration (VHA) emergency services to address their health …

Women Veterans' descriptions of interactions with civilian health care providers: A qualitative inquiry

Abstract: Women veterans often obtain care for unique gender- and military-related health issues from civilian health care settings. There is a gap in the literature surrounding …

Military Veterans’ transition to civilian employment and adjustment to organizational culture

Abstract: The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore how military veterans describe their transition to civilian employment and adjustment to civilian …

Operational mental health...what practitioners and commanders should know

Abstract: Background: Mental Health support to military operations is well established as an integral part of military medicine. Unfortunately, Commanders often receive little or …

Partners in love/war: An explorative study of Ukrainian Soldiers' lived experiences of being in a romantic relationship in the Russo-Ukrainian War

Abstract: This article explores the lived experiences of Ukrainian soldiers in a romantic relationship with another soldier in the same unit in the Russo-Ukrainian War. …

Rural Veteran perception of healthcare access in South Carolina and Florida: A qualitative study

Abstract: Background: Access to mental and physical healthcare in rural areas is challenging for Veterans and their families but essential for good health. Even though recent …