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Experiences and Lessons Learned from a Patient-Engagement Service Established by a National Research Consortium in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Introduction: Meaningful engagement of patients in the research process has increased over the past 20 years. Few accounts are available of engagement infrastructure and …

No Women’s Land: Australian Women Veterans’ Experiences of the Culture of Military Service and Transition

Abstract: Women's experiences of military service and transition occur within a highly dominant masculinized culture. The vast majority of research on military veterans reflects …

Military Widows’ Experiences of Social Isolation, Loneliness and Unmet Social Needs

Abstract: Military widow/ers can experience spousal death suddenly and in traumatic circumstances. Evidence shows that this experience often has a long-term effect on surviving …

RE-AIM for Rural Health Innovations: Perceptions of (Mis)alignment Between the RE-AIM Framework and Evaluation Reporting in the Department of Veterans Affairs Enterprise-Wide Initiatives Program

Abstract: Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Rural Health (ORH) supports national VA program offices' efforts to expand health care to rural Veterans …

Implementation of Video-Based Care in Interdisciplinary Primary Care Settings at the Veterans Health Administration: Qualitative Study

Abstract: Background: With the rapid shift to telehealth, there remains a knowledge gap in how video-based care is implemented in interdisciplinary primary care (PC) settings. …

Veteran Narratives of Support for Extremist Groups and Beliefs: Results from Interviews with Members of a Nationally Representative Survey of the U.S. Veteran Community

Abstract: The report examines how U.S. military veterans describe their endorsement of extremist beliefs, their experiences in the military and in transition to veteran status, and …

Prescribing and Acceptance of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in VA Primary Care: Veteran and Provider Perspectives

Abstract: Background: Medications to treat opioid use disorder (MOUD) such as buprenorphine/naloxone can effectively treat OUD and reduce opioid-related mortality, but they remain …

Three cases of thyroid cancer in transgender female Veterans receiving gender-affirming estrogen treatment

Abstract: Background: Papillary thyroid cancers are relatively common endocrine malignancies. Risks include obesity, smoking, family history, and radiation exposure. Estrogens may …

Fathering at a distance in the military: techniques for presence and emotion work among Canadian Armed Forces fathers

Abstract: Introduction: Military fathers aspire to be active and engaged parents, but deployments may make this difficult to accomplish. Men turn to techniques of creating presence …

A qualitative study of military service members undergoing medical separation

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Little research explores military perspectives on medical disability-related transition. A qualitative study sought to understand transition experiences of …

Addressing stressors for National Guard personnel: Insights from leadership

Abstract: The National Guard is a dual-missioned armed force available to conduct federal missions as a component of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force and state missions under the …

Military suicide prevention: Do families matter?

Abstract: Preventing suicide in military communities is a priority for many countries. Families are important to understanding and addressing many health issues; a budding area of …