Abstract: CONTEXT/OBJECTIVE: Pressure injury (PrI) recurrence is common among persons with spinal cord injury and disorders (SCI/D) who undergo reconstructive flap surgery for …
Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) induced by war and conflict can impact the cognitive functions of both traumatized veterans and their spouses. This qualitative …
Abstract: Defense Veterans possess valuable skills and are within working age upon retirement, yet only a fraction successfully transitions into second careers. This research …
Abstract: The U.S. military has been met with challenges in manning to meet mission requirements over the past several years. As the number of waivers approved has progressively …
Abstract: Suicide rates in military-affiliated communities remain elevated since the dawn of the Global War on Terror, despite substantial efforts by clinicians and researchers. …
Abstract: Background: Rates of cannabis use disorder (CUD) have increased disproportionately among Veterans Administration (VA) patients with psychiatric disorders compared to …
Abstract: Identifying physical activity promoting opportunities within the university setting offers a promising avenue to enhance student veterans' transition to a healthy …
Abstract: Veterans frequently need assistance because of injuries and chronic conditions, but also serve as caregivers to family and friends. Our aim was to describe the prevalence …
Abstract: Women have played critical roles in military and civilian capacities within warzones throughout history, yet their contributions and experiences often remain …
Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) offers spiritual supports to Veterans nationally through its Chaplaincy Service and its Whole Health initiative. There are no …
Abstract: Veterans in the United States are affected by suicide at higher rates than the general population. This may be due to a higher probability for veterans to use more lethal …
Abstract: We examined the relationship between substance use, marital status, and perceived overall health using national data from a sample of 1,506 retired active-duty veterans. …