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Clinician views on inhaler substitution in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In July 2021, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implemented a nationwide inhaler formulary change affecting approximately 260,000 veterans with chronic …

Constructing military cultural competence in counseling: A generic qualitative study of supervision

Abstract:This qualitative study considered how new counselors described their experiences constructing military cultural competence through supervision by a military veteran. A …

Posttraumatic growth following spousal suicide in the military and Veteran population: A collaborative autoethnographic account of the spouses left behind

Abstract:On average, every 11 minutes in the United States, someone dies by suicide, and within the year 2020 alone, 45,979 individual lives were lost (Centers for Disease Control …

Educating about military culture: Lived experiences of nurse educators

Abstract:Despite national initiatives designed to expand healthcare programs and resources for veterans, there is a lack of knowledge about military culture and health problems …

Evaluating an expressive writing program in supporting military women's transition to civilian life

Abstract: Expressive writing programs provide opportunities to engage in reflective writing centred on lived experience. Research shows the benefits of expressive writing for …

Exploring student Veterans mental health stigma coping strategies in higher education: A phenomenological study

Abstract:Veterans who pursue higher education as a pathway to civilian reintegration often encounter unique challenges, particularly related to mental health stigma. This study …

Advancing access and success in higher education for military-connected learners

Abstract: This research brief draws on interviews with military-connected students, recent graduates, higher education practitioners who directly serve military-connected students, …

Understanding female Veterans’ perceptions of institutional betrayal on utilizing physical and/or mental healthcare resources

Abstract:It was unknown whether women veterans associated Veterans Affairs (VA) services with transitioning from the military. This qualitative study explored a need to better …

Experiences of medically discharged Veterans who transitioned without a medically-oriented transition program

Abstract:All discharged service members are required to attend a Transition Assistance Program(TAP). Service members who are found medically unfit to serve must attend TAP prior to …

Perception of Veterans with traumatic brain injury regarding the Veterans Administration rehabilitation process

Abstract:There was a social work practice gap on the perceptions of veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) regarding the Veterans Administration's (VA’s) rehabilitation …

Perceptions of K–5 teacher challenges in supporting military-connected children overseas who experience trauma

Abstract:Teachers serving U.S. military-connected students (MCS) overseas regularly address student trauma in the classroom that stems from relocation and separation events due to …

Translating military skills into energy and infrastructure careers occupational matches, credentials, and state planning guidance

Abstract: In this report, the authors examine how service members leaving the military can smoothly transition into jobs in sustainable energy and infrastructure sectors, meeting …