Abstract: This paper explores how Vietnamese former combatants navigate and contest the infrastructure of care and recognition (or lack thereof) for veterans, their families, and …
Abstract: Background: Many health systems are trying to support the ability of older adults to remain in their homes for as long as possible. Little is known about the relationship …
Abstract: This Quality Improvement project evaluated the implementation of a virtual Tai Chi program for older Veterans (OVs) at risk of loneliness and/or physical deconditioning. …
Abstract: Background: Modeled after the Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment program, the Veterans Health Administration (VA) implemented the Life-Sustaining Treatment …
Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) State of the Art (SOTA) conference held on March 29-30, 2023, highlighted the growing recognition of whole-person outcomes, which …
In contrast to the mental and physical health needs of veterans, veterans’ social care needs remain relatively neglected by policymakers and researchers. The aim of this study is …
Abstract:Though much research has been conducted on the potential well-being effects of deployment on armed forces members, a significant gap seems to exist in the literature when …
Abstract: This article addresses the question of culture and subjective life by virtue of exploring soldierly self-fashioning in the context of military subjectification. Based on …
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the impact on rural Veterans' access to social work services of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national program to increase social work …
Abstract: Background: The Veteran-Directed Care (VDC) program serves to assist veterans at risk of long-term institutional care to remain at home by providing funding to hire …
Abstract: Background: Lower limb amputation (LLA) impacts physical activity (PA) participation and quality of life (QoL). To minimize the effects of these challenges, LLA survivors …