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Measuring the psychophysiological changes in combat Veterans participating in an equine therapy program

Abstract: Introduction: This study addressed the following research questions: (1) Does horsemanship training with Veterans lead to a balance in the autonomic nervous system? and …

The impact of substance use disorders on treatment engagement among justice-involved veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Veterans involved with the criminal justice system represent a particularly vulnerable population who experience high rates of both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) …

Improving Transitions of Care for Veterans Transferred to Tertiary VA Medical Centers

Abstract: Veterans are often transferred from “spoke” Veterans Administration (VA) clinics or hospitals to “hub” tertiary VA hospitals for advanced inpatient care, but they …

Veterans’ Health Needs Assessment: UK, South West Peninsula

This Health Needs Assessment seeks to understand the health and wellbeing needs of the veteran population in the South West Peninsula (of the United Kingdom) to guide decisions …

The effect of a service dog on salivary cortisol awakening response in a military population with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Recent studies suggest a therapeutic effect of psychiatric service dogs for military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but are limited by self-report …

Forces Help to Buy Quarterly Statistics

Abstract: This quarterly statistical release provides summary statistics on applications, payments and purchases made under the Forces Help to Buy (FHTB) scheme. In addition, …

Opioid Medication Use in Patients with Gastrointestinal Diagnoses vs. Unexplained Gastrointestinal Symptoms in the US Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: While opioid prescriptions have increased alarmingly in the United States (US), their use for unexplained chronic gastrointestinal (GI) pain (eg, irritable bowel …

Evaluating the labor-market effects of compulsory military service

This article considers the impact that Germany's compulsory military service (CMS) had on the lifetime earnings potential of those who served, compared to those born afterwards. …

Military Pay Gaps and Caps

Abstract: This report investigates the military/civilian pay gap and its implications for capping military pay increases. The pay gap is defined as the percent difference in …

An Interdisciplinary Pain Rehabilitation Program for Veterans with Chronic Pain : Description and Initial Evaluation of Outcomes

Abstract: Objective: Chronic pain conditions are prominent among Veterans. To leverage the biopsychosocial model of pain and comprehensively serve Veterans with chronic pain, the …

Gambling problems and the impact of family in UK armed forces veterans

Abstract: Background and aims: International evidence indicates elevated problem gambling rates in armed forces veterans compared with the general population. Gambling problems …

Psychotropic Pharmacotherapy Associated With QT Prolongation Among Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: In 2012, the Food and Drug Administration issued Drug Safety Communications on several drugs associated with QT prolongation and fatal ventricular arrhythmias. Among …