The impact of patient barriers and organizational factors on treatment dropout in posttraumatic stress disorder specialty care

Abstract: Many veterans who begin evidence-based therapies for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) discontinue care prior to treatment completion. Examination of individual-level …

Multidisciplinary case review committee: Comprehensive referral source for evaluation and treatment of high-risk exertional injuries fostering safe and expeditious return to duty decisions

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Exertion-related injuries (ERIs) affect Service Members (SM) worldwide with a direct impact on force readiness. Recent evidence has identified that the …

Effects of the leisure-time physical activity environment on odds of glycemic control among a nationwide cohort of United States Veterans with a new type-2 diabetes diagnosis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study examined associations between access to leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) facilities and parks and repeated measures of glycated hemoglobin …

Osteoporosis amongst testicular cancer survivors: Long term follow-up of the Veterans Affairs Health System

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Testicular cancer (TC) is the most common malignancy among young males and is associated with cure rates over 95%. However, the long-term health …

"I was not broken when I joined, I was when I left": Experiences of powerlessness among women Veterans

Abstract: Once military service is complete, personnel embark on a long metaphorical journey back to civilian life. This transition can be particularly complex for women. Armed …

Age-related motives for substance use and outcomes among Veteran patients receiving detoxification services: A longitudinal study

Abstract: Objectives: Study Objectives: were to examine (1) baseline differences in substance use motives (social, coping, enhancement, and physical discomfort) among older, …

Transitioning into engineering education: Diverse pathways of military Veterans

Abstract: Background: In the United States, there is increased demand to expand the engineering workforce. Many military veterans have received technical training that can be …

Treatment and survival of U.S. Vietnam Veterans with concurrent lymphoid malignancies

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: In Vietnam veterans, exposure to military toxicants, such as Agent Orange, may be associated with lymphoid malignancies. Toxicant exposure may increase the …

Returning home from a full-scale armed conflict: a rapid review of short post-deployment psychological practices

Abstract: After a full-scale armed conflict, tens of thousands of service members, including professional warfighters and reservists, return home facing an increased risk of PTSD …

Group integrated exercise versus recovery class for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: There are no reported randomized trials testing exercise versus an active comparator for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This randomized clinical trial assessed the …

Participation in personally meaningful activities mediates the relationship between multimorbidity and suicidal ideation among post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Background: United States veterans who served after September 11, 2001 (i.e., post-9/11) frequently experience multimorbidity, the presence of two or more chronic health …

Refocusing on family readiness: How RAND can support the U.S. Air Force

Abstract: This brochure highlights PAF research from 2001 to 2024 that addresses key needs underscored in the Chief of Staff of the USAF (CSAF) August 16, 2024, memorandum …