Publications by authors named "Leah Danson"
Fostering Alignment and the Catalytic Potential of Community-Engaged Research With US Military Veterans and Advocates.
Community Health Equity Res Policy
January 2025
This paper explores the concept of "community-engaged research" (CEnR) within the context of Veteran health care delivery and reintegration programs. A multi-sector expert panel (msExP) was formed to evaluate and make recommendations on Veteran community reintegration research and programs. The panel consisted of Veterans, care partners, clinical providers, researchers, community stakeholders, and subject matter experts.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: People who support Veterans as they transition from their military service into civilian life may be at an increased risk of psychological distress. Existing studies focus primarily on paid family caregivers, but few studies include spouses and informal non-family "care partners." We sought to identify key challenges faced by care partners of Veterans with invisible injuries.
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- As more women join the military, their experiences during the transition to civilian life significantly impact their health and reintegration.
- A study involving interviews with 16 post-911 women veterans revealed key challenges they face, such as establishing careers, accessing healthcare, and managing complex identities.
- The findings indicate that women veterans often feel marginalized in healthcare compared to their male counterparts, highlighting crucial areas that the VA needs to address for better support during their transition.