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Caring again: Support for parent caregivers of wounded, ill, and/or injured adult children veterans

Abstract: Parents often provide care to adult children veterans with polytrauma, traumatic brain injury, and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. This two-arm randomized clinical …

Loving a broken soul: The lived experience perspective on the implications of Veterans’ moral injuries for families.

Abstract:Research on and investigation of potential implications of moral injury (MI) for Veteran family members remains uncharted territory while its harsh realities play out in …

Qualitative examination of homecoming experiences among active-duty military fathers during reintegration

Abstract: Active-duty military fathers are frequently away from their families throughout their military career and are faced with readjusting to family and garrison life after …

Characterizing patient attitudes and beliefs towards testosterone therapy in Veterans Affairs: A qualitative study

Abstract: We examined patient attitudes and beliefs and provider perspectives on patients' attitudes and beliefs towards testosterone therapy in Veterans Affairs (VA). We used a …

Aging Veterans and a silver lining of service

Abstract: The objective of this study was to explore aging veteran’s military experiences, including serving in conflicts or wars and their military-related health issues, with a …

Impact of the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic on Veterans Health Administration sleep services

Abstract: Objectives: To understand the impact of the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic on sleep services within the United States Department of Veterans Affairs using separate …

The military to civilian transition: Exploring experiences of transitions to ‘Civvy Street’ and implications for the self

Abstract: The aim of the current research was to explore veterans’ experiences of the military to civilian transition, specifically focussing on the role of their sense of self. …

Bereaved Military Families: Relationships and Identity

Abstract: An untimely sudden or violent death is a risk for those serving in the armed forces and can result in unique challenges for surviving military family members. This …

UK Armed Forces, Police Risk Right-Wing Infiltration, MPs Warn

Abstract: The armed forces should do more to warn their personnel to steer clear of approaches from extremist groups, the committee of MPs said in its report on Tuesday. …

Involving families in Veteran mental health care: Key considerations and recommendations.

Abstract:A recently developed Conceptual Framework advocates for a transformed system of mental health services and supports for Veterans and their families. This transformed …

A Decade of the Covenant: A review of delivery and impact of ten years of the Armed Forces Covenant (Main Report)

Abstract: This research builds on our earlier research for FiMT which was reported in Our Community – Our Covenant. This research is broader than our earlier  work in three …

An Expert and Veteran User Assessment of the Usability of an Alcohol Reduction App for Military Veterans, Drinks:Ration: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study

Abstract: The development of mobile health applications (apps) is growing exponentially. Alcohol reduction apps can break down perceived barriers of seeking help for alcohol …