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Access and equity among Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: A research note

Abstract: It has long been recognized that at-risk groups tend to experience a greater proportion of burden during times of turbulence. Motivated by the COVID-19 pandemic as a …

Evaluation of a new Integrative Health and Wellness Clinic for Veterans at the San Francisco VA Health Care System: A mixed-methods pilot study

Abstract: Objective: The Integrative Health and Wellness Clinic (IHWC), established in 2019 at the San Francisco VA Health Care System, is an interdisciplinary clinic consisting of …

Associations between race and survival outcomes among Veterans with head and neck cancer in a racially diverse setting

Abstract: Objective: There is limited data on the impact of clinical-demographic factors on survival outcomes among veterans with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). …

A focus group study of equine-assisted activities and therapy for military Veterans reintegrating into civilian life

Abstract: Many veterans returning to civilian life face medical and mental health issues. As there is a stigma of using mental health services, equine-assisted activities and …

Moral injury and suicidal ideation among female national guard members: Indirect effects of perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness

Abstract: Numerous reports have linked moral injury (i.e., experience or perpetration of a morally unjust event) with suicidal ideation and outcomes; however, little is known …

A qualitative investigation of barriers to initiating a 3-week intensive posttraumatic stress disorder treatment program for Veterans

Abstract: Barriers such as transportation, stigma, and scheduling difficulties can interfere with veterans’ abilities to engage in traditionally delivered (i.e., weekly) …

The association between food insecurity and intimate partner violence among U.S. army soldiers

Abstract: Food insecurity in the military ranges between 25% and 33%, significantly higher than the 10.5% for civilians reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The primary …

Virtual hybrid versus in-person administration of transcending self therapy for Veterans with substance use disorders

Abstract: Objectives: Veterans with substance use disorder (SUD) can show high severity and are at high risk of relapse due to trauma histories and other comorbid conditions. …

Impact of a pharmacist-led oral chemotherapy monitoring clinic at the South Texas Veterans health care system

Abstract: As cancer treatments shift from traditional intravenous chemotherapy to inclusion of oral oncolytics, there is a critical need for structured oral chemotherapy monitoring …

Is unit cohesion a double-edged sword? A moderated mediation model of combat exposure, work stressors, and marital satisfaction

Abstract: Guided by the stress process perspective, this study examined if combat exposure was indirectly associated with marital satisfaction through work performance stress. …

Return to duty in Military Service Members after high tibial osteotomy not associated with preoperative radiographic parameters: a retrospective analysis

Abstract: Background: Evidence on return to sports/work after high tibial osteotomy (HTO) is limited, especially in a young, high-demand population. Purpose: To (1) identify …

"They ask questions, but they don't want the answers": perceptions of clinical communication among Veterans discontinuing buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder

Abstract: Background: Many patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) discontinue treatment prematurely, increasing their risk of opioid-related overdose and death. While …