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Psychosocial impact of assistive technology on Veterans with disabilities in higher education

Abstract: The purpose of this dissertation study was to examine the psychosocial impact of assistive technology (AT) on veterans with disabilities in higher education. A current …

Resiliency among United States Air Force personnel: The direct and interactive influence of cognitive fitness and confidence in social connections

Abstract: The United States (U.S.) military has focused on increasing service members' (SM) mental and social fitness to bolster resiliency (successful role performance). The …

Reoptimizing combat and operational stress control in the U.S. Air Force

Abstract: The future of warfare is changing with anticipation of moving toward Agile Combat Employment in contested, degraded, and operationally limited environments. This will …

Factors associated with burnout in military police officers in a city in Paraná

Abstract: Objective: to analyze the association between burnout and sociodemographic, work factors, lifestyle habits and health conditions of military police officers in a …

Multimodal smoking cessation treatment combining repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, cognitive behavioral therapy, and nicotine replacement in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A feasibility randomized controlled trial protocol

Abstract: Tobacco-related deaths remain the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-about 11% of those …

Caring for Veterans with depression and cancer: An overview for civilian nurse clinicians

Abstract: Purpose: Veterans put their lives on the line to serve our country, but their well-being is often threatened by multifaceted health issues related to military service, …

Comparative perspectives of practitioners on face-to-face and telehealth services for U.S. military Veterans ages 35–45

Abstract: This study examines the relative effectiveness of telehealth compared to conventional in-person therapy among U.S. military veterans aged 35-45 who suffer from severe …

Women Veteran transition mental health and well-being support group programs: A scoping review

Abstract: Background: The military is a male-dominated environment and culture in which women veterans can experience significant institutional prejudice. Transition can be …

Awareness and use of Canadian Armed Forces mental wellbeing programs and resources among regular force personnel

Abstract: To support broader efforts to empower military personnel to improve their health and wellbeing, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have implemented numerous mental wellbeing …

The application of machine learning and causal inference to improve suicide outcomes among U.S. Veterans: A focus on clinic characteristics

Abstract: Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death among the general U.S. population and the second leading cause of death among those under the age of 45. Veterans are at a …

The influence of service dog partnerships on perceived and objective sleep quality for military Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Introduction: Sleep disturbances, fear of sleep, and nightmares are among the most reported symptoms for military service members and veterans (henceforth “veterans”) …

Yoga for Veterans with PTSD: Intervention feasibility, changes in PTSD symptom severity, and psychological and physiological health-related fitness outcomes

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a burdensome disorder associated with lower quality of life and increased morbidity and mortality. Veterans are particularly at …