Exploring sources of employment dissatisfaction and perceptions of organizational fairness in the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Cultivating a fair and equitable workplace is a key aim of the culture change efforts of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Furthermore, low perceptions of organizational …

Veterans Health Administration national cardiac device surveillance program: Structured, centralized remote monitoring for cardiovascular implantable electronic devices to improve quality of care

Abstract: Remote monitoring (RM) is central to care of patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). However, because RM care presents a large and increasing …

Rehabilitation following penetrating ocular trauma from hand grenade fragments

Abstract: This case study describes the rehabilitation efforts of a 25-year-old male reserve officer who sustained a penetrating intraocular metallic foreign body (IOFB) injury to …

Comparing eating disorder examination questionnaire factor structures in Veteran men and women

Abstract: The present study aims to investigate the factor structure and measurement invariance by gender of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q)—a commonly used …

Launching! To adulthood, a culturally adapted treatment program for military-dependent autistic young adults and their military parents: A pilot study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military-dependent young adults (17-25 years old) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face significant barriers to accessing services during their …

A pilot evaluation of a therapeutically applied tabletop role playing game group therapy among Veterans

Abstract: Social connectedness is a fundamental human need that is thwarted by chronic loneliness. The therapeutic application of role-playing games (TA-RPG) has the potential to …

Antihypertensive medication co-pay and adherence among Veterans receiving care within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Despite safe, effective, and relatively affordable antihypertensive therapies, blood pressure (BP) control remains suboptimal. One potential contributor is …

Associations of mental health disorders with cardiac rehabilitation participation among women and men Veterans

Abstract: Background: Mental health disorders disproportionately impact Veterans compared to their civilian counterparts. We evaluated the impact of mental health disorders on …

Impact of serious mental illness on clinical outcomes among Veterans with critical limb ischemia

Abstract: Background: A significant burden of mental illness is prevalent among veterans with critical limb ischemia (CLI). We designed a retrospective study using a large …

Low neuroticism as an indicator of resilience: A longitudinal study of Danish soldiers before, during and after deployment

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious and debilitating condition among military veterans. Exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTEs) may lead …

Myocardial injury among U.S. service members recovering from COVID-19

Abstract: Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been a major source of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Long-COVID and individuals with continued cardiorespiratory …