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Evil, constructed: A salient part of an emerging spiritual Veteran identity

Abstract: This article investigated constructions of evil among deployed Swedish veterans. Six cases were used to demonstrate common themes of these constructions: humans are …

Narratives of chronic pain from armed forces veterans

This PhD thesis explores the experiences of 14 veterans of the UK Armed Forces who live with chronic pain. While there is a wealth of data exploring chronic pain in Armed Forces …

Learning from a group art therapy intervention for university student Veterans

Abstract: This study examined the meaning of an eight-week group art therapy intervention with student veterans in a large public university in California. We focused on grounded …

Examining strategies among veterans affairs outpatient social workers to facilitate job retention and emotional well-being during the covid-19 pandemic

Abstract: The social work profession is dealing with an increased rate of turnover, due largely in part to the pandemic. A recent study showed that U.S. Department of Veterans …

Narratives of holistic mental health recovery in New Zealand Defence Force personnel

Abstract: Research on military mental health recovery has tended to focus on therapy outcomes while backgrounding the role of diverse healing influences. The New Zealand Defence …

Moral injury in post-9/11 combat-experienced military veterans: A qualitative thematic analysis

Abstract: War zone exposure is associated with enduring negative mental health effects and poorer responses to treatment, in part because this type of trauma can entail crises of …

Types of engagement strategies to engage high-risk patients in VA

Abstract: Background: Many healthcare systems seek to improve care for complex high-risk patients, but engaging such patients to actively participate in their healthcare can be …

Facilitating United States service members’ transition out of the military: A self-determination theory perspective

Abstract: The purpose of the current qualitative research was to explore the role of veterans’ basic psychological needs during the military transition. Using purposive and …

Occupational identity and the military to civilian transition of former serving Australian Defence Force members

Abstract: Internationally, there is recognition that the transition from military service to civilian life is challenged by a military identity. The aim of this study was to …

Harnessing Patient Life Stories to Engage Medical Trainees in Strengthening Veteran-Provider Relationships

Abstract: Medical trainees do not have many opportunities to develop communication skills with patients. We established the voluntary “My Life, My Story” (MLMS) program at the …

Perspectives of VA healthcare from rural women veterans not enrolled in or using VA healthcare

Abstract: Women Veterans have unique healthcare needs and often experience comorbid health conditions. Despite this, many women Veterans are not enrolled in the Veterans Health …

Postpartum women's perceptions of risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the Canadian Armed Forces: A qualitative research study

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are a major concern within military forces, significantly reducing productivity and military readiness. Within the Canadian Armed Forces …