CAM Utilization Among OEF/OIF Veterans

Reinhard, Matthew J.; Nassif, Thomas H.; Bloeser, Katharine; Dursa, Erin K.; Barth, Shannon K.; Benetato, Bonnie Bernice; Schneiderman, Aaron

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“…As in the NewGen Study (Reinhard et al, 2014), massage and chiropractic were the most commonly used types of CAM in our sample. Biofeedback, homeopathy, and hypnosis, perhaps the least mainstream of the modalities examined, were used least in our sample, consistent with the results of previous studies in both military (Reinhard et al, 2014) and civilian (e.g., Barnes et al, 2008) samples.…”

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“…Although most of our sample reported receiving health care through the VA, we do not have data on the setting in which the CAM modalities were accessed. Previous research indicates that most veteran CAM users access these practices outside of the VA (Reinhard et al, 2014). Thus, our findings support the VA's recent interest in extending CAM offerings and may inform the selection of which offerings may be best received by veterans.…”

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“…According to the NewGen survey, 15% of OEF/OIF veteran respondents used CAM for a health problem within the last month (Reinhard et al, 2014), a number much lower than previous studies have estimated among active duty personnel and civilians across eras (ranging from 27-50%) (e.g., Davis et al, 2014; Jacobsen et al, 2011; Smith et al, 2007; Libby et al, 2013). This discrepancy may be because the NewGen study asked only about CAM use to address a discrete health problem, rather than for promoting general health or other reasons (Reinhard et al, 2014). The NewGen study also omitted yoga, meditation and prayer, all commonly-endorsed CAM modalities.…”

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“…Demographic predictors of any type of CAM use in active duty service members and veterans include female gender (Smith et al, 2007; Reinhard et al, 2014; Goertz et al, 2013; Jacobson et al, 2009), white non-Hispanic race/ethnicity (Smith et al, 2007; Goertz et al, 2013), higher military status or level of education (Smith et al, 2007), and marital status of single (Reinhard et al, 2014; White et al, 2011). Most CAM use among recent era veterans occurs outside of the VA, despite the fact that those who report use of VA healthcare are more likely to use CAM than are those who do not (Reinhard et al, 2014). …”

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“…A recent study found no link between overall CAM use and deployment to a combat zone (Reinhard et al, 2014), yet very little is known about how specific deployment experiences relate to specific CAM use.…”

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CAM use in recently-returned OEF/OIF/OND US veterans: Demographic and psychosocial predictors

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Objectives Because the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasing among veterans, understanding more about the characteristics of veterans who use CAM is increasingly important. Studies reporting on predictors of use almost always discuss CAM in the aggregate, yet each CAM modality represents a unique approach to healthcare, and each may have different correlates as well as different effectiveness. Very little information is available about veterans' use of each distinct modality, and about psychosocial correlates of various forms of CAM use. Design We analyzed data from wave 1 of the Survey of the Experiences of Returning Veterans (SERV) Study, which included 729 veterans returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation New Dawn (OND). Setting Data were collected by telephone interviews. Main measures We examined a range of potentially important correlates of CAM use, including demographics, military experiences, and current mental and physical health. Results Each predictor related to a unique constellation of CAM modalities; not one of the predictors examined was associated with more than half of the 12 modalities. For example, women were more likely to use acupuncture, massage, yoga, meditation and spiritual healing, and age related only to greater use of homeopathy, while deployment injuries related positively to use of chiropractic, nutrition and meditation. Conclusions Results suggest that in order to understand CAM use, CAM modalities should be considered unique and separate practices. This greater understanding should be useful for future health service provision for veterans.

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confidence: 87%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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CAM use in recently-returned OEF/OIF/OND US veterans: Demographic and psychosocial predictors

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An Evidence Map of the Women Veterans’ Health Research Literature (2008–2015)

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BackgroundWomen comprise a growing proportion of Veterans seeking care at Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare facilities. VA initiatives have accelerated changes in services for female Veterans, yet the corresponding literature has not been systematically reviewed since 2008. In 2015, VA Women’s Health Services and the VA Women’s Health Research Network requested an updated literature review to facilitate policy and research planning.MethodsThe Minneapolis VA Evidence-based Synthesis Program performed a systematic search of research related to female Veterans’ health published from 2008 through 2015. We extracted study characteristics including healthcare topic, design, sample size and proportion female, research setting, and funding source. We created an evidence map by organizing and presenting results within and across healthcare topics, and describing patterns, strengths, and gaps.ResultsWe identified 2276 abstracts and assessed each for relevance. We excluded 1092 abstracts and reviewed 1184 full-text articles; 750 were excluded. Of 440 included articles, 208 (47%) were related to mental health, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (71 articles), military sexual trauma (37 articles), and substance abuse (20 articles). The number of articles addressing VA priority topic areas increased over time, including reproductive health, healthcare organization and delivery, access and utilization, and post-deployment health. Three or fewer articles addressed each of the common chronic diseases: diabetes, hypertension, depression, or anxiety. Nearly 400 articles (90%) used an observational design. Eight articles (2%) described randomized trials.ConclusionsOur evidence map summarizes patterns, progress, and growth in the female Veterans’ health and healthcare literature. Observational studies in mental health make up the majority of research. A focus on primary care delivery over clinical topics in primary care and a lack of sex-specific results for studies that include men and women have contributed to research gaps in addressing common chronic diseases. Interventional research using randomized trials is needed.

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Utilization and Perceived Effectiveness of Mindfulness Meditation in Veterans: Results from a National Survey

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CAM Utilization Among OEF/OIF Veterans

Abstract: CAM modalities are being utilized by OEF/OIF veterans for health problems mainly outside the VA. Policymakers should determine appropriate use of these modalities.

Cited by 15 publications

References 42 publications

CAM use in recently-returned OEF/OIF/OND US veterans: Demographic and psychosocial predictors

CAM use in recently-returned OEF/OIF/OND US veterans: Demographic and psychosocial predictors

An Evidence Map of the Women Veterans’ Health Research Literature (2008–2015)

Utilization and Perceived Effectiveness of Mindfulness Meditation in Veterans: Results from a National Survey

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