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Restore and Rebuild (R & R) - a feasibility pilot study of a co-designed intervention for moral injury-related mental health difficulties

Abstract: Background: Moral injury can significantly negatively impact mental health, but currently no validated treatment for moral injury-related mental health difficulties …

They did not know how to talk to us and it seems that they didn't care: narratives from bereaved family members of black Veterans

Abstract: Racial disparities in the quality of health care services, including end of life (EOL) care, are well-documented. While several explanations for these inequities have …

Perspectives of homeless veterans living with substance use disorders (SUD) and mental illness

Abstract: Upon returning home from the military, America's veterans face complex challenges such as homelessness and substance use disorders (SUD). Veterans who have experienced …

Faith-based organizations’ support of Veteran congregants at risk for mental health conditions and suicide: a qualitative study of clergy experiences in los angeles county

Abstract: Faith-based organizations (FBOs) are often “gatekeepers” to mental health care for congregants at risk of mental illness and suicide, especially U.S. military …

Experiences of Veteran and Civilian Patients in Exploratory Yoga Sessions for Chronic Pain: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: Background: Yoga integrates all aspects of self, with biological, mental, intellectual, and spiritual elements. The practice of yoga aligns with the biopsychosocial …

Use of bridge with path drawings with military service members experiencing traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: This article introduces the use of an art therapy assessment, the Bridge with Path Drawing, for service members experiencing effects of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) …

A Qualitative Study of the Latter Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Patients Living With Chronic Pain

Abstract:This qualitative study examined the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of patients living with chronic pain (CP). Patients referred to an interdisciplinary pain …

A qualitative study of barriers to anal cancer screenings in US Veterans living with HIV

Abstract: People living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are at high risk for anal cancer. Anal cancer screenings are recommended annually for US veterans with HIV. …

Hidden challenges experienced by families with military-related post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Family systems theory explains how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the family affects family members who must cope with disturbing behaviors from the military …

Patient-centeredness and psychometric properties of the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale 2.0 (DVPRS)

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aims to assess the patient-centeredness and psychometric properties of the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale 2.0 (DVPRS) as a patient-reported …

Views on and experiences with medicinal cannabis among Canadian veterans who live with pain: a qualitative study

Abstract: Background: During fiscal year 2021–2022, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) reimbursed 18,388 veterans for medicinal cannabis at a cost of $153 million. Yet, it is not …

Exploring Veteran cultural competency in Canadian health care services

Abstract: On leaving the military, Canadian Armed Forces Veterans begin receiving health care services in the civilian community. Health care providers may not understand the …