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Measurement invariance of the neurobehavioral symptom inventory in male and female million Veteran program enrollees completing the comprehensive traumatic brain injury evaluation

Abstract: This study evaluated measurement invariance across males and females on the Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory (NSI) in U.S. military veterans enrolled in the VA Million …

Hidden challenges experienced by families with military-related post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Family systems theory explains how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the family affects family members who must cope with disturbing behaviors from the military …

Hospital and patient factors affecting Veterans' hospital choice

Abstract: Veterans enrolled in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system gained greater access to non-VA care beginning in 2014. We examined hospital and Veteran characteristics …

Cigarette smoking motives and stages of change in smoking cessation among Veterans: Differences by gender and sexual orientation

Abstract: PURPOSE: To examine differences across gender and sexual orientation in cigarette smoking motives and stages of change in smoking cessation among Veterans. DESIGN: …

Facilitating United States service members’ transition out of the military: A self-determination theory perspective

Abstract: The purpose of the current qualitative research was to explore the role of veterans’ basic psychological needs during the military transition. Using purposive and …

Postpartum women’s perceptions of risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the Canadian Armed Forces: A qualitative research study

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are a major concern within military forces, significantly reducing productivity and military readiness. Within the Canadian Armed Forces …

Mind force retreat: Improving the subjective well-being of military Veterans through alternative mental health therapies

Abstract: This study focuses on the subjective well-being (SWB) of a sample of military veterans before and after their engagement with a nonclinical, alternative mental health …

Who supports the troops? Social support domains and sources in active duty Army networks

Abstract: Social support is a critical determinant of military service members’ mental and behavioral health outcomes, but few studies have investigated social support types and …

Veteran contempt for civilian communication scale: Development and validation

Abstract: This paper reports on the development and validation of a communication measure designed to assess how military veterans feel toward civilian communication. Specifically, …

Analysis of Palliative Care Knowledge and Symptom Burden Among Female Veterans With Serious Illness: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract: Background: The female Veteran population is rapidly growing, as is their use of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers (VAMCs). Additionally, 90% of female Veterans are …

A literature review of mental health symptom outcomes in U.S. Veterans and Servicemembers following combat exposure and military sexual trauma

Abstract: Combat exposure (CE) and military sexual trauma (MST) are among the most common types of traumatic experiences faced by veterans and active duty servicemembers and, as …

Incidence of invasive fungal infections in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia receiving ibrutinib within the Veteran's Healthcare Administration

Abstract: Purpose: Ibrutinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that is increasingly prescribed in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) have been …