Integrated psychological rehabilitation following combat trauma: Cognitive and affective recovery in military personnel

Abstract: Background: Combat-related trauma in injured military personnel has profound psychological consequences, with significant implications for improving quality of life and …

Preserving the human character in an inhuman situation: The contributions and meanings of military soul care in the Swedish armed forces

Abstract: Military chaplains (MCs) are trained to address aspects of health beyond the remit of mental health professionals, namely the spiritual/religious and existential …

Population-level health intervention and primary care quality for Veterans

Abstract:Importance: The COVID-19 pandemic caused substantial disruptions to primary care, potentially impacting quality of care for chronic conditions. The Veterans Health …

Does military service matter? How Veteran status motivates legislative collaboration, success, & effectiveness in the US Senate

Abstract: In what respects does military service matter in the legislative behavior observed in the U.S. Senate? While scholars long posit that the personal backgrounds of …

Exploring factors associated with posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among deployed military healthcare personnel

Abstract: Little is known about what factors contribute to posttraumatic stress disorder among military healthcare personnel during a deployment. Accordingly, the purpose of this …

You stay, I'll go: Modelling how couples make the decision for one partner to leave a calling

Abstract:Purpose: This study seeks to increase our understanding of how employees make the decision to voluntarily leave an organization (the military) and a profession viewed by …

LGBQ+ Veteran and service member health and health care: A scoping review of research from 1994 to 2023

Abstract:Background: People who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and other minoritized sexual orientations (LGBQ+) have served in the US military for generations. Despite …

MRI utilization rates for Veterans at risk of prostate cancer

Abstract: This cross-sectional study evaluates trends in the utilization of and disparities in prostate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) across the Veterans Health Administration.

Age-friendly health systems pilot in a Veterans Health Administration community living center

Abstract: PURPOSE: To implement an Age-Friendly Health System (AFHS) in a Veterans Health Administration nursing home using shared decision-making and goal-concordant care, achieve …

Potential influence of long-term medication on physical performance in the context of long-term rehabilitation process in soldiers: A retrospective cohort analysis

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Military service is demanding and requires maintenance of optimal physical and mental health. Deployment-related incidents can precipitate the onset of …

Cardiometabolic biomarkers and cardiovascular risk stratification in Polish military personnel: A chemometric approach

Abstract: Recent progress in laboratory medicine provides powerful tools for the detailed evaluation of cardiovascular risk in military populations. This study aimed to …

Student Veterans at two-year institutions: A phenomenological study of support services

Abstract:This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of student veterans with support services at two-year higher education institutions. Using a phenomenological design, …