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Routine trauma-awareness of combat trauma in women combatants

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The current research aims to explore the nature of trauma experienced by female combatants. METHOD: Data were collected from two focus groups and a series of …

Advancing readiness through military programs: An evidence-based practice perspective

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military nurses comprise the largest percentage of military health care providers. In the current military health care system, they have two roles: (1) …

Military nursing evidence-based practice summit: A descriptive analysis of EBP barriers and solutions within the military healthcare system

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an innovative systematic problem-solving methodology that incorporates the best research evidence into clinical practice to …

Sustainment of the telesleep program for rural veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In fiscal year 2021, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provided care for sleep disorders to 599,966 Veterans, including 189,932 rural Veterans. To …

Development of the ready to care survey for VA women's health primary care provider

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Women Veterans are at increased risk for poor pregnancy outcomes and are increasingly using Veteran Affairs (VA) for maternity benefits. VA Women's Health …

Experiences of parental PTSD for children aged 9-17 in military and emergency first responder families

Abstract: This study is the first to examine the experiences of children aged 9-17 who have a military or emergency first responder (EFR) parent with post-traumatic stress disorder …

Theorizing post-incarceration transition crisis and readiness through Veteran identity work

Abstract: Interest in adjustment issues Veterans face following incarceration has grown rapidly in response to the prevalence of stress-related disorders as well as the physical, …

Evaluation of health literacy and its predictive formative factors among Spanish military personnel

Abstract: Health literacy (HL) is an aspect that has been widely studied. However, in the military population there are hardly any studies on the influence of educational …

Rates and reasons for veteran mental health service utilization following completion of evidence-based trauma-focused treatment for PTSD

Abstract: Despite the effectiveness of prolonged exposure (PE) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in reducing symptoms of PTSD and …

Anger and suicidality in veterans: impact of postseparation time and combat

Abstract: Objective: The study investigated the association over time between the rates of anger/hostility and suicidality in post-9/11 veterans as a function of time following …

Drivers of dropout and enhancers of engagement for male military Veterans in therapy: Practitioner perspectives

Abstract: ABSTRACT Male veterans are vastly over-represented in suicide rates relative to non-veterans. A critical avenue for improving male veterans’ mental health outcomes is …

Longitudinal health-related quality of life in military caregivers no longer providing care

Abstract: Purpose/Objective: To examine health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in caregivers when providing care and no longer providing care to service members/veterans with …