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Veterans' Perceptions of Care by Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians: A Comparison from Satisfaction Surveys

Abstract: This study aims To examine the differences in patient satisfaction with care provided by nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and physicians in the …

Veterans Health Administration Transitional Work Experience vs. Job Placement in Veterans with Co-Morbid Substance Use and Non-Psychotic Psychiatric Disorders

Abstract: This study seeks to compare the effectiveness of Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) transitional work experience (TWE) services and a minimal but common …

Occupational stress in submariners: The impact of isolated and confined work on psychological well-being

Abstract: This study aimed to identify work-related and personal factors associated with occupational stress in submariners. Work and well-being questionnaires were distributed to …

Sexual assault in the US military: A review of the literature and recommendations for the future

Abstract: The purpose of the current review was to examine sexual assault in the United States military. The current paper reviews prevalence rates, factors that may contribute to …

Comorbidity of PTSD and depression in Korean War veterans: Prevalence, predictors, and impairment

Abstract: Background: Rates of PTSD and depression are high in Korean War veterans. The prevalence and impact of the two disorders occurring comorbidly, however, has not been …

Military-Related PTSD and Intimate Relationships: From Description to Theory-Driven Research and Intervention Development

Abstract: Military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have brought heightened awareness of military related PTSD, as well as the intimate relationship problems that accompany the …

A sailor pain: Veterans' musculoskeletal disorders, chronic pain and disability

Abstract: A few years after leaving the navy, a 50-year-old Veteran* presents to a new family physician with chronic knee and back pain. He is seeking a new physician for opioid …

Health and Social Outcomes and Health Service Experiences of UK Military Veterans

Abstract: In this report we summarise the available evidence on the health and social outcomes, and the heath service experiences, of former members of the UK Armed Forces …

The Prevalence of Common Mental Disorders and PTSD in the UK Military: Using Data from a Clinical Interview-based Study

Abstract: The mental health of the Armed Forces is an important issue of both academic and public interest. The aims of this study are to: a) assess the prevalence and risk …

Developmental issues impacting military families with young children during single and multiple deployments

Abstract: Recent years have seen a dramatic increase in war time deployments for military service members. How have young children been affected by single and multiple Operation …

Coping with traumatic memories: Second World War veterans’ experiences of social support in relation to the narrative coherence of war memories

Abstract: This paper reports a qualitative study that used narrative analysis to explore how social support helps many armed-services veterans cope with traumatic memories. The …

Elimination of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Other Psychiatric Symptoms in a Disabled Vietnam Veteran with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) in Just Six Sessions Using Healing from the Body Level Up Methodology, an Energy Psychology Approach

Abstract: Increasing numbers of returning veterans and veterans of previous conflicts are being diagnosed with depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and …