Working With Veterans and Military Families: An Assessment of Professional Competencies

Abstract: Despite decades of articles urging for greater attention to professional competence in the field of psychology, few empirical studies have examined what it means to be a …

Differences in Adjustment to Civilian Life between Male and Female Canadian Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: This study adds to the literature on male/ female differences by focusing on the transition from military to civilian life in the context of the Canadian Armed Forces. …

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction in Addition to Usual Care Is Associated with Improvements in Pain, Fatigue, and Cognitive Failures Among Veterans with Gulf War Illness

Abstract: Many Gulf War I veterans report ongoing negative health consequences. The constellation of pain, fatigue, and concentration/memory disturbances is referred to as “Gulf …

Person-centered older military veteran care when there are consequences

This paper explores the health concerns of older veterans and how civilian nurses can offer applicable care to this patient group, through increased understanding of military …

The Impact of Deployment on Parental, Family and Child Adjustment in Military Families

Abstract: Since 9/11, military service in the United States has been characterized by wartime deployments and reintegration challenges that contribute to a context of stress for …

Association Between Chronic Conditions and Physical Function Among Veteran and Non-Veteran Women With Diabetes

Abstract: Purpose of the Study: To compare the number of chronic conditions among a list of 12 and their association with physical function among postmenopausal non-Veteran and …

Fracture Rates and Bone Density Among Postmenopausal Veteran and Non-Veteran Women From the Women’s Health Initiative

Abstract: Purpose of the Study: Postmenopausal osteoporosis can impact quality-of-life even prefracture. To determine whether osteoporosis should be a greater concern in women …

Sleep Disturbance, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease in Postmenopausal Veteran Women

Abstract: Purpose of the Study: To compare the prevalence and cardiometabolic health impact of sleep disturbance among postmenopausal Veteran and non-Veteran participants in the …

Stolen Trauma: Why Some Veterans Elaborate their Psychological Experience of Military Service

Abstract: The embellishment of a warrior biography has a long history but examples of veteran elaboration of traumatic experience have become increasingly apparent. Although …

Spirituality, Forgiveness, and Quality of Life: Testing a Mediational Model with Military Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a debilitating condition that has been linked with problems with forgiveness and impaired quality of life …

Psychosocial impact of visual impairment and coping strategies in female ex-Service personnel

Abstract: To examine how vision loss affects the psychosocial well-being of female ex-Service personnel and how they cope with their visual impairment. A cross-sectional study was …

Intimate Partner Violence Within Military Families: Intervention Guidelines for Relational Aggressors

Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) represents a destructive relationship pattern within military families. This article provides an overview of IPV offender characteristics …