A5012441525- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Planetary Science and Exploration
- Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Spaceflight effects on biology
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Sleep and related disorders
- Spacecraft and Cryogenic Technologies
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Educational Research and Pedagogy
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Astro and Planetary Science
- Family Support in Illness
- Biofield Effects and Biophysics
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Herbal Medicine Research Studies
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Gun Ownership and Violence Research
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
2018-2023
American University
2001-2015
Veterans Health Administration
2014
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
2010
The purpose of this report is to investigate the concurrent validity Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS) with other validated self-report measures in U.S. veterans.This correlational study was conducted using two samples outpatients at Washington, DC Affairs Medical Center who completed relevant pain conditions, including disability, quality life, mental health. Study 1 2 consisted n = 204 13 participants, respectively.Bivariate Spearman correlations were calculated examine...
Combat exposure has been linked to health-related challenges associated with postcombat adjustment, including mental health symptoms, behavior-related problems, physical pain, and functional impairment. Mindfulness, or acceptance of the present moment without reactivity judgment, may be better following a combat deployment. This study examined whether self-reported mindfulness predicted soldier outcomes over course postdeployment period.U.S. soldiers (n = 627) were surveyed 4 months after...
ABSTRACT Introduction Mental skills such as focusing attention and managing emotions are essential for optimal performance in high-stress occupations. Studies with military samples have demonstrated that mindfulness training (MT) led to improved computer-based cognitive performance. Materials Methods To examine the impact of MT on operational performance, mental skills, psychological health, a short-form program, Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT), was delivered active duty soldiers...
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasingly seen as an adjunct to traditional plans of care. This study utilized a representative sample Operation Enduring Freedom Iraqi (OEF/OIF) veterans OEF/OIF-era explore the prevalence characteristics CAM users.The National Health Study for New Generation US Veterans (NewGen) longitudinal health population-based cohort OEF/OIF (deployed) (nondeployed) veterans. Data from 2009-2011 NewGen survey (n=20,563) were analyzed determine use by...
This study examined the effectiveness of iRest meditation for chronic pain in veterans with moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI). Veterans were randomly assigned to (n = 4) or treatment as usual 5) eight weeks. Patient-reported intensity and interference assessed at baseline, end point, four-week follow-up. receiving reported clinically meaningful reductions (23% 42%) (34% 41%) most outcome measures time points. Effect sizes large (g 0.92–1.13) medium 0.37–0.61). We conclude that is a...
Introduction Service members are at risk for pain-related difficulties in functioning and physical injury. Previous studies suggest that mindfulness training (MT) yoga may prevent these outcomes. The present study was designed to determine the impact of MT on health, pain, injury Army trainees completing 10 weeks basic combat (BCT). Methods Platoons (≈40 per platoon) were randomized or training-as-usual October December 2020 a large installation US. Self-reported outcomes pain level,...
Leaders who have personally experienced the aftermath of a suicide-related event can provide important lessons and recommendations for military leadership policymakers. This paper executes thematic analysis interviews with leaders, chaplains, behavioral health providers responded to garrison events explores leader decision making related memorials, investigations, readiness.
Depression, anxiety, and sleep problems are prevalent in high-stress occupations including military service. While effective therapies available, scalable preventive mental health care interventions needed. This study examined the impact of a combined mindfulness yoga intervention on soldiers Basic Combat Training (BCT). U.S. Army (N = 1,896) were randomized by platoon to an or training-as-usual condition. Soldiers condition completed Mindfulness-Based Attention (MBAT), engaged daily 15 min...