The objective of this study was to offer an overview literature relating the topic arts as activity within context military and veteran health consider implications current knowledge on future research with visually impaired veterans. A search for addressing visual art activities veterans undertaken. No identified. review related topics mental well-being in veterans, impairment well-being, ther...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increasingly burdens the health of many people, as indicated by growing numbers U.S. military veterans’ claims. An increased awareness PTSD a concern necessitates careful exploration treatments. A range current treatments and need to more selectively utilize is addressed. Studies indicate that recent treatment breakthroughs may offer promise can be effectiv...

LAY SUMMARY Chronic pain is more frequent in military Veterans than the general population. The objective of this study was to assess whether COVID-19 pandemic has had a greater impact on Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who live with chronic compared non-Veterans. An online survey adults conducted between April and May 2020; 76 respondents reported having formerly served CAF were similar About two ...

LAY SUMMARY This study aimed to understand how well published research on pain management in Veterans considered reporting results based sex and gender differences. The review identified studies that included active duty military or with who were treated various methods from January 2000 May 2022. Studies about properly reported differences not found. lack of may limit progress understanding fo...

Research has consistently linked symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with relationship distress in combat veterans and their partners. Studies of specific clusters of PTSD symptoms indicate that symptoms of emotional numbing/withdrawal (now referred to as negative alterations in cognition and mood) are more strongly linked with relationship distress than other symptom clusters. The...

The differences in hospice care needs between United States veterans and non-veterans was explored using a systematic review research methodology that consisted of 18 articles. After a review of previous research studies, it was found that veterans tended to want their healthcare providers to be more open and to the point about their diagnosis than non-veterans did. Both non-veterans and vetera...

BACKGROUND Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent among military veterans and is associated with significant negative health outcomes. However, stigma and other barriers to care prevent many veterans from pursuing traditional mental health treatment. We developed a group-based Integrative Exercise (IE) program combining aerobic and resistance exercise, which is familiar to veterans, ...

Veterans are a unique marginalized group facing multiple vulnerabilities. Current assessments of veteran needs and support largely come from first-person accounts guided by researchers' prompts. Social media platforms not only enable veterans to connect with each other, but also self-disclose experiences seek support. This paper addresses the gap in our understanding their own dynamics examinin...

This article analyzes the multiple and contradictory functions of barracks nostalgia for a veterans’ organization in United States (US), Irreverent Warriors, its principal activity, Silkies Hikes. These are day-long events across US which military veterans, both men women, convene to hike their underwear prevent veteran suicide. The Hikes more than exhibitionistic gatherings nearly naked vetera...

This study examined whether veterans disabled by auditory disorders face barriers to receipt of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mental health services. We compared use of VA mental health services by veterans disabled by auditory disorders with use of such services by veterans disabled by four other chronic illnesses. We hypothesized that disabled veterans with auditory disorders, including...