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The health service ecology varies considerably across urban-rural divides for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) veterans, which may place rural AIAN veterans at high risk for poor health outcomes. …
This research evaluates veteran patient and provider perceptions and preferences on complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) for headache management.
Appropriate nutritional intake is essential to optimise both general health and performance in military recruits. General nutritional knowledge is a significant and modifiable determinant of dietary behaviour; however, the level …
Nutritional knowledge in British Army recruits during basic training Read More »
Providing safe and effective anaesthesia in the context of humanitarian medicine is always a challenging situation. Spinal anaesthesia, and in particular its thoracic approach, represents a promising technique for such …
Emotional intelligence (EI) is a concept describing an individual’s ability to understand, process and act accordingly on others’ and one’s own emotions. It is a desirable quality for people working …
Emotional intelligence in military medical officers in the Defence Medical Services Read More »
There is evidence that core stabilisation, strength and endurance training contribute to reduce low back pain in the general population. However, we are not aware of the effect of these …
The role of primary care in a disaster has too often been poorly defined and poorly understood. Due to its relative low-cost adaptability and closeness to the community, primary care …
Humanitarian assistance and Defence Healthcare Engagement have traditionally both been taught on the Medical Humanitarian Stabilisation Operations Course. However, the two activities are distinct. This paper outlines the critical differences …
Comparison between Defence Healthcare Engagement and humanitarian assistance Read More »
Telemedicine was pioneered in the Defence Medical Services (DMS) in 1998, since then the capabilities within the DMS have not advanced in step with advances in technology. We present our …
More than 75 women have successfully graduated from the U.S. Army Ranger Course since the integration of women into elite military combat training. This study sought to identify the psychological …
Cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) continues to be recommended as the first-line treatment for an increasing number of Veterans seeking help for insomnia. Unfortunately, these recommendations are made on the …
Injuries can affect the operational readiness, wellness, and careers of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel. Many injuries are preventable; thus, it is important for the CAF to create a sustainable, …
Injury surveillance in the Canadian Armed Forces: An environmental scan Read More »
Some U.S. student Veterans pursuing higher education are incurring debt despite benefits available through the GI Bill. This exploratory study examines credit card debt accumulated by U.S. student Veterans while …
Injuries are a common occurrence during basic military training. These injuries have the potential to influence recruits’ health and performance throughout their military careers. This study examined various factors that …
This research develops and tests predictive models of housing instability and homelessness based on responses to a brief screening instrument administered throughout the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
Women veterans (WV) are the fastest growing veteran subpopulation and recognized to be at increased risk for suicide compared with civilians. Improving engagement (e.g., response rates) of WV in survey …
This study compares veterans and nonveterans substance use and finds that veterans have a higher prevalence of substance use and lower physical or mental health functioning.
Military veterans are a valuable part of the human capital resource pool. Nonetheless, veterans often struggle with their transition into civilian life and workplaces. This problem often limits the extent …
The workplace integration of veterans: Applying diversity and fit perspectives Read More »
Women Veterans are the largest veteran population yet have significant mental health disparities, greater than both civilian women and veteran men. This article used constructivist grounded theory methods to explore …
This paper compared service use among homeless and nonhomeless veterans newly enrolled in a medical home model and identified patterns of use among homeless veterans associated with reductions in emergency …
The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of respiratory exposures and the association between respiratory exposures and respiratory disease among veterans deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom and …
There is evidence of an association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and criminal justice involvement among military veterans. For this study, the authors systematically reviewed the literature to examine the …
Using a sample of student service members/veterans, the current study aimed to examine the prevalence of psychiatric diagnoses and suicide-related outcomes and the association of hazardous duty with mental health.
Access to high-quality healthcare, including mental healthcare, is a high priority for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Meaningful monitoring of progress will require patient-centered measures of access. To that …
The health of post-menopausal women Veterans is a neglected area of study. A stronger empirical evidence base is needed, and would inform the provision of health care for the nearly …
Recent data show many veterans who die by suicide are not currently engaged in mental health care. Veterans frequently use the Internet for health information and may look online for …
A small but significant proportion of military veterans become involved in the criminal justice system (CJS) after leaving service. Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services aim to identify vulnerable offenders in …
Millions of disadvantaged youth and returning veterans are enrolled in community colleges. Our objective was to determine the prevalence of mental disorders and help seeking behaviors among community college students.
This study examined gender differences in the impact of warfare exposure on self-reported physical health. The paper reports data from the 2010 National Survey of Veterans, a nationally representative survey …
Gender Differences in the Impact of Warfare Exposure on Self-Rated Health Read More »
Rural residents are overrepresented in the military; however, access to Veteran services is limited in rural areas. There is a need to identify rural Veteran healthcare utilization. This study addresses …
Rural Veterans’ dental utilization, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, 2014 Read More »
This article compares the prevalence and cardiometabolic health impact of sleep disturbance among postmenopausal Veteran and non-Veteran participants in the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI).
Veterans with “invisible injuries” (a mental health diagnosis or a traumatic brain injury) often pursue higher education to enhance employment and community reintegration, but frequently experience challenges to success. This …
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has multiple health information technology (HIT) resources for veterans to support their health care management. These include a patient portal, VetLink Kiosks, mobile apps, …
The ESP Coordinating Center (ESP CC) is responding to a request from the Partnered Evidence-Based Policy Resource Center (PEPReC) for an evidence brief on the relation between receipt of preventive …
Evidence Brief: Detection and Treatment of Dental Problems on Chronic Disease Outcomes Read More »
Veterans experiencing homelessness face substantial barriers to accessing health and social services. In 2016, the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system launched a unique program to distribute video-enabled tablets to Veterans …
Many American military personnel who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars will need long-term management of war-related conditions. There is pressing need for expertise in veterans’ care outside of …
Compared to the United States (U.S.) general population, military veterans are at an increased risk of experiencing dental problems. This study documented associations between cigarette use and measures of dental/oral …
In this study, the authors examined the impact of dental care on outcomes among homeless veterans discharged from a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) transitional housing intervention program. The sample …
Given the critical importance of dental care utilization among veterans and the overall health consequences of tobacco use in all populations, the purpose of this research is to examine smoking …
Dental Care Utilization among Veterans by Smoking Status Read More »
Population-based data on the prevalence, correlates, and treatment utilization of post-traumatic stress disorder by gender and veteran status are limited. With changes in post-traumatic stress disorder diagnostic criteria in 2013, …
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder by Gender and Veteran Status Read More »
Significant effort has been put forth to increase understanding regarding the role of the human microbiome in health- and disease-related processes. In turn, the United States (US) Veteran Microbiome Project …
Reducing access to lethal means is one of the few empirically supported approaches for lowering suicide rates, and safe firearms storage practices have been associated with reduced risk of death …
United States (U.S.) veterans are substantially older than their non-veteran counterparts. However, nationally representative, population-based data on the unique health needs of this population are lacking. Such data are critical …
Research shows that Veterans benefit from writing poetry for therapeutic purposes. This article suggests the need for future research that considers the effects of the artistic choices that Veterans make …
The Veterans Choice Program (VCP), aimed at improving access to care, included expanded options for Veterans to receive primary care through community providers.
Families with complex needs face significant challenges accessing and navigating health and social services. For veteran families, these challenges are exacerbated by interactions between military and civilian systems of care, …
Veteran families with complex needs: a qualitative study of the veterans’ support system Read More »
Older adults typically have less access to the Internet than other age groups, and older Veterans may use the Internet even less due to economic and geographic reasons.
Violence toward others is a serious problem among a subset of military veterans. This study reports on predictive validity of a brief screening tool for violence in veterans.
While the US Department of Veterans Affairs has made significant strides to prevent veteran suicide, efforts have largely targeted veterans actively engaged in and eligible for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) …
Identifying effective strategies to improve access to medication treatments for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is imperative. Within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), provision of MOUD varies significantly, requiring development and …
Suicide rates in the general population in the United States are correlated with altitude. To explore factors contributing to suicide among military veterans, we examined the relationship between veteran state-level …
Veterans experience mental health conditions at a disproportionate rate compared to their civilian counterparts, and approximately 60% of older veterans who receive their care through the United States Department of …
The aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes of an equine-assisted therapy program for Defence Force veterans and their partners across the psychological domains of depression, anxiety, stress, posttraumatic …
Gender sensitivity of providers and staff has assumed increasing importance in closing historical gender disparities in health care quality and outcomes. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has implemented several …
Previous mortality studies of U.S. Gulf War veterans through 2000 and 2004 have shown an increased risk of brain cancer mortality among some deployed individuals. When veterans possibly exposed to …
Trends in brain cancer mortality among U.S. Gulf War veterans: 21 year follow-up Read More »
Frailty is a key determinant of clinical outcomes. The authors of this paper sought to describe frailty among U.S. Veterans and its association with mortality. A nationwide study of regular …
The Burden of Frailty Among U.S. Veterans and Its Association With Mortality, 2002–2012 Read More »
Engaging patients in the planning, implementation and dissemination of research can increase the credibility and relevance of results and lead to higher quality, more patient-centered care. Veterans have unique experiences …
Development of a veteran engagement toolkit for researchers Read More »
Veterans involved with the criminal justice system represent a particularly vulnerable population who experience high rates of both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUD). This study sought …
Veterans receiving Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare have increased suicide risk compared to the general population. Many patients see primary care clinicians prior to suicide. Yet little is known about the …
The VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) provides landmark support for family caregivers of post-9/11 veterans. This study examines PCAFC support for veterans with and without PTSD …
Although most veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health system are treated for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the outpatient setting, the VA has approximately 40 residential PTSD …
Latent Classes of PTSD Symptoms in Veterans Undergoing Residential PTSD Treatment Read More »
Military service, mental health, and gambling activities and motivations as predictors of problem gambling in a sample of UK AF veterans. Age-and-gender matched veterans (n = 1,037) and non-veterans (n = 1,148) completed an …
This article reports findings of a systematic review on US female Veterans Health and provides an evidence map with the findings.
This study examines whether Veteran status was associated with elevated depression and anxiety symptoms in men aged 50 and older after adjusting for sociodemographic factors.
Most Veterans who use the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) also utilize private-sector health care providers. To better inform local and regional health care planning, we assessed the association between reliance …
Postmenopausal osteoporosis can impact quality-of-life even prefracture. To determine whether osteoporosis should be a greater concern in women Veterans versus non-Veterans, we compared fracture rates and bone mineral density (BMD) …
This review evaluates attempts in the military to screen for vulnerability to psychological disorders from World War I to the present. An extensive literature review was conducted by the authors, …
The objective of this study was to examine all suicides 2 geographic areas of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) over a 7-year period and to perform detailed reviews on the …
Differences Between Veteran Suicides With and Without Psychiatric Symptoms Read More »
Recent attention has highlighted the common occurrence and health consequences of military sexual trauma (MST) in younger women veterans. However, almost nothing is known about MST in older veterans. This …
Military Sexual Trauma in Older Women Veterans: Prevalence and Comorbidities Read More »
Women veterans represent a vulnerable population with unique health needs and disparities in access to care. One constellation of exposures related to subsequent poor health includes adverse childhood experiences (ACEs; …
A “concerning post” is a display of a user’s emotional crisis on a social media platform. A better understanding of concerning posts is relevant to suicide prevention, but little is …
Given the number of veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST) and the impact of these experiences on veteran health, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) providers frequently communicate with patients …
Unhealthy alcohol use is common among adults, and in particular, Veterans. Routine alcohol screening followed by brief intervention is recommended and considered a prevention priority in primary care settings. While …
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are robustly associated with physical and mental health problems over the lifespan. Relatively limited research has examined the breadth of ACEs among military veteran populations, for …
The homeless population is aging, and their use of nursing homes is not well understood. We compared comorbidities (substance use, mental health conditions, and physical illness) and nursing home measures …
The aim of this research was to characterize housing instability among transgender veterans using Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health care in the United States.
Homelessness among veterans has dropped dramatically since the expansion of services for homeless veterans in 2009, and now engaging homeless veterans in existing programs will be important to continuing to …
We studied 1,292 Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans who participated in a clinical trial of expressive writing to estimate the prevalence of perceived reintegration difficulty and compare Veterans Affairs (VA) …
Social support is an important correlate of health behaviors and outcomes. Studies suggest that veterans have lower social support than civilians, but interpretation is hindered by methodological limitations. Furthermore, little …
Racial/ethnic health disparities persist among veterans despite comparable access and quality of care. We describe racial/ethnic differences in self-reported health characteristics among 437,413 men and women (mean age (SD) = …
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in U.S. Veteran Health Characteristics Read More »
To determine the effectiveness of telephone motivational coaching delivered by veteran peers to improve mental health (MH) treatment engagement among veterans.
With 20 million living veterans and millions more immediate family members, and approximately 9 million veterans enrolled in the nationally networked VA healthcare system, representing the interests and needs of …
Veteran Engagement in Health Services Research: a Conceptual Model Read More »
The purpose of this study was to develop a conceptual model of community‐based veteran peer suicide prevention.
In the criminal justice system, special populations, such as older adults or patients with infectious diseases, have been identified as particularly vulnerable to poor health outcomes. Military veterans involved in …
Little information is available regarding doctors’ perceptions of patients’ health-related quality of life. Patients cared for by qualified doctors in higher training have been shown to receive differing patterns of …
Little is known about the quality of end-of-life care for patients with advanced Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The authors describe the relationship between patterns of end-of-life care and dialysis treatment …
Family Perceptions of Quality of End-of-Life Care for Veterans with Advanced CKD Read More »
Brief intervention (BI) for unhealthy alcohol use is a top prevention priority for adults in the U.S, but rates of BI receipt vary across patients. This paper examines BI receipt …
As a result of the nature of their employment members of the UK Armed Forces may, on occasion, be exposed to physical danger. Although the nature of the occupational hazards …
The literature on the reproductive health and healthcare of women Veterans has increased dramatically, though there are important gaps. This article aims to synthesize recent literature on reproductive health and …
This study determines whether increasing availability of hospice care for cancer patients, without restrictions on disease-modifying treatments, is associated with reduced aggressive treatments and medical care costs at the end …
To examine the prevalence of concurrent Veterans Health Administration (VA) and non‐VA prescriptions for opioids and sedative‐hypnotic medications among post‐9/11 veterans in Oregon.
To address research gaps regarding women Veterans’ alcohol consumption and mortality risk as compared to non-Veterans, the current study evaluated whether alcohol consumption amounts differed between women Veterans and non-Veterans, …
The relationship between combat and psychiatric breakdown has been well recognised for decades. The change to smaller, professional armed forces has reduced the risk of large-scale acute psychiatric casualties, and …
Published research indicates that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with increased mortality. However, causes of death among treatment-seeking PTSD patients remain poorly characterized. The study objective was to describe …
Causes of Excess Mortality in Veterans Treated for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Read More »
In Canada, patients can wait over a year to be seen by an orthopedic surgeon. To reduce wait times, physiotherapists have been employed in some practice areas to triage patients …
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Million Veteran Program (MVP) is the largest ongoing cohort program of its kind with 654,903 enrollees as of June 2018. The objectives of this …
This article outlines military and veteran health research translation as summarized from a collaborative workshop led by experts across health care research, practice, and administration in DoD, VA, the National …
Research translation for military and veteran health: research, practice, policy Read More »
In an effort to reduce the high rate of suicide among post-9/11 veterans, a collaborative team within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has developed a holistic community-based health promotion …
This study aims to describe some of the predictors of general health, mental health, and psychological distress, with a focus on recently released Canadian Armed Forces Veterans.
This study aimed to understand the psychosocial impact of appearance-altering injuries and possible support needs among UK military personnel and veterans.
Many military veterans face significant challenges in civilian reintegration that can lead to troublesome behavior. Drawing on military transition theory (MTT) and using data from a survey of post-9/11 veterans …
Military-to-civilian transition strains and risky behavior among post-9/11 veterans Read More »
Given the demanding nature of its mission, the collective units of the Army, not just individual Soldiers, need to be able to withstand and adapt to a wide range of …
The development and validation of an Army team resilience measure Read More »
This paper attempts to answer the question, Is there a difference in incidence of dementia by race and ethnicity among those enrolled in the US Veterans Health Administration (VHA)? In …
Association of Race and Ethnicity With Incidence of Dementia Among Older Adults Read More »
During the COVID-19 pandemic the US Veterans Affairs set up an initiative to distribute video-enabled tablets to asses benefits associated with mental health care access, suicide behavior, or emergency department …
Trauma-focused psychotherapies for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are not widely utilized. The present study is a secondary analysis of a randomized trial of collaborative care, also known as care management, …
This study comprises a systematic national examination of how Centers for Independent Living can and do support Veteran consumers, especially those living in rural communities. This research provides contextualized understanding …
Few people have been as successful in bringing together basic research, clinical science, and a contribution to military medicine as Professor Hugh MacLean. However, today he is almost forgotten. During …
To improve the identification and intervention of suicide risk, the Veterans Health Administration implemented the use of electronic patient record flags (PRF) to indicate when a veteran is identified as …
This study compares the number of chronic conditions among a list of 12 and their association with physical function among postmenopausal non-Veteran and Veteran women with diabetes.
Potential psychological issues faced by British nuclear test veterans have been under-researched. This study assessed the prevalence of clinically relevant anxiety in British nuclear test veterans and aimed to explore …
Previous research reports that 48% of veterans regularly experience and express concern over pain. Outpatient service use is higher for veterans with pain than for veterans without pain. This study …
Gender Differences in Health Care Utilization Among Veterans with Chronic Pain Read More »
There is limited understanding about the frequency of military sexual assault (MSA) in transgender veterans, characteristics associated with MSA, or subsequent mental and behavioral health problems. To address this gap, …
Military Sexual Assault in Transgender Veterans: Results From a Nationwide Survey Read More »
Understanding the numbers of homeless veterans and the risk for homelessness among veterans is a prerequisite to preventing and ending homelessness among this population. Homeless veterans are at higher risk …
Prevalence and Risk of Homelessness Among US Veterans Read More »
United States veterans of the Iraqi (Operation Iraqi Freedom [OIF]) and Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom [OEF]) conflicts have frequently returned from deployment after sustaining mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and …
The Royal College of General Practitioners Veteran Friendly Practice Accreditation Programme in the United Kingdom launched in 2019, aiming to allow practices to better identify, treat and refer veterans, where …
An evaluation of the veteran friendly practice accreditation programme Read More »
Studies of suicide indicate that anger is a factor that may help explain the association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide, but to date no longitudinal studies have examined …
The purpose of this study was to explore the military-to-civilian transition experiences among US women veterans. This study used a survey to examine employment and personal well-being outcomes (sense of …
The physical demands on U.S. service members have increased significantly over the past several decades as the number of military operations requiring overseas deployment have expanded in frequency, duration, and …
Exploring Health Outcomes for U.S. Veterans Compared to Non-Veterans from 2003 to 2019 Read More »
This study examined the link between money mismanagement and subsequent homelessness among veterans. Veterans were randomly selected from a roster of all US military service members in Operation Iraqi Freedom …
Homelessness and Money Mismanagement in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Read More »
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have corrosive impacts on family relationships and individual functioning. Emerging evidence has shown that psychiatric service dogs may be an effective complementary treatment for military …
The purpose of this study was to investigate identity disruption, that being how identity (sense of self: the roles, traits, goals, values, beliefs, and experiences that add up to create …
Current research on blast and other injuries sustained by United States Service members and Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars reveals a multitude of auditory complaints linked to exposures …
Decreased sound tolerance associated with blast exposure Read More »
Women veterans experience significant morbidity with poorer health and mental health outcomes relative to nonveteran counterparts. Little is known about how to best promote health and well-being among reintegrating female …
This study integrated the Gulf War (GW) literature using methods combining studies to characterise the most frequently reported symptoms occurring among veterans who deployed to the 1990–1991 GW and to …
Combat exposure has long-term negative effects in later life, and aspects of service may be appraised positively, but the long-term effects of combat on well-being in later life is largely …
Does Combat Exposure Affect Well-being in Later Life? Read More »
To examine whether Veteran status influences (a) women’s survival to age 80 years without disease and disability and (b) indicators of successful, effective, and optimal aging at ages 80 years …
Conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in an increased focus on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among U.S. veterans. PTSD is a distressing and interfering mental health condition associated with …
Some veterans face multiple barriers to VA mental healthcare service use. However, there is limited understanding of how veterans’ experiences and meaning systems shape their perceptions of barriers to VA …
Veteran-centered barriers to VA mental healthcare services use Read More »
Evidence suggests that Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans with polytrauma/traumatic brain injury (TBI) history and neurobehavioral symptoms may face difficulties returning to work, yet also encounter barriers to accessing, navigating, …
Women veterans are a growing population with unique characteristics and documented health disparities. Few studies have examined their sexual behaviors and rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and none have …
The costs of addiction are well documented but the potential benefits of recovery are less well known. Similarly, substance use issues among both active duty military personnel and veterans are …
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with greater risk of ischemic heart disease (IHD) in predominantly male populations or limited community samples. Women veterans represent a growing, yet understudied, population …
The obesity epidemic in the United States has been well documented and serves as the basis for a number of health interventions across the nation. However, those who have served …
Decades after deployment, Gulf War veterans of the war in 1990-91 referred to a Veterans Affairs (VA) tertiary evaluation center report a high burden of chronic symptoms, many of which …
Sexual dysfunction is associated with disorders commonly diagnosed in service members/veterans (SM/Vs; e.g., depression, posttraumatic stress disorder) and increased risk for suicide in service women. Theory indicates depression may play …
Psychological hardiness is a set of personality characteristics that is linked to better health, performance, and leadership in demanding environments. Research indicates that candidates who score high on hardiness have …
Embedding behavioral health (EBH) personnel into operational units has emerged as a major trend within the US military. These positions require skillsets in addition to those needed in a clinic …
Cognitive-Behavior Conjoint Therapy (CBCT) for PTSD has demonstrated efficacy among military couples in which the veteran is experiencing PTSD. Yet, no studies to date have investigated delivering CBCT online. This …
The Peace of Mind (POM) program was designed to enable combat veterans in Israel to process their combat experience, address difficulties in the transition to civilian life and facilitate psychological …
The present study was designed to assess whether a popular measure of cannabis use motives is invariant across veteran status and gender identity.
Since research on cohesion has increased significantly in recent decades there is a need for an updated overview of research regarding antecedents and outcomes of cohesion in a military context. …
Longitudinal studies on cohesion in a military context – A systematic review Read More »
In this study, we developed and validated a scale that measures the sense of community among Korean military personnel.
Suicide-bereaved military widows can struggle with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and prolonged grief. Intimate partner violence survivors (IPV) are particularly at risk.
This study highlights the psychosocial experiences and unmet support needs of personnel and veterans who sustained appearance-altering injuries (e.g., scarring and limb loss). Findings can inform the development of interventions …
This review aims to contribute to a better understanding of contextual dimensions of moral injury. To this end, it complements current theory on moral injury with a systematic review of …
Contextual dimensions of moral injury: An interdisciplinary review Read More »
The present study analyzed the validity and reliability of a full-scale and adapted measure of resilience from a sample of 470 U.S. military service Veterans receiving clinical services from a …
Validation of the adapted response to stressful experiences scale Read More »
This Bullets summary provides key points from Snapshot Mental Health, which summarises key themes and issues relating to mental health among the UK Armed Forces. This summary has been updated …
Approximately half of all recruits drop out of Marine recruit training. Identifying associated and predisposing factors for dropout would be helpful to understand dropout patterns and induce preventive strategies. Grit …
Grit was not associated to dropout in Dutch Marine recruits Read More »
Drawing on the moral exclusion theory and resource allocation perspective, we examine the association between supervisor perception of subordinate performance and abusive supervision (AS), and the interaction effects of a …
Even though suicide theories highlight the importance of interpersonal connection, little is known about how romantic relationships impact suicide risk among military personal seeking treatment for suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
This is the first study to use quantitative methods to examine 1) the stereotypes SSM/Vs believe exist about them, and 2) the stereotypes actually displayed by non-SSM/V peers.
Personnel selection research has seen an increasing interest in integrity tests. Although these tests have been found to predict a variety of workplace criteria, a long-standing criticism of integrity tests …
Defining integrity: An approach and military application Read More »
The purpose of the current research effort was two-fold: (a) determine what behaviors successful veteran job candidates perform during the job application process that distinguish them from less successful ones, …
Veterans to workplace: Keys to successful transition Read More »
Traumatic experiences impact intimate relationships, potentially placing LGB Veterans at higher risk of relationship dysfunction secondary to trauma and PTSD. However, limited research has examined links between relationship functioning and …
Very little is know about the characteristics of the older veteran and their utilization of healthcare services. This study identifies factors associated with mortality among oldest-old patients using the Veterans …
Illness beliefs are significant contributors to health outcomes. Beliefs about the cause of physical symptoms is considered particularly important among those with medically unexplained symptoms and illnesses (MUS). The aim …
Understanding Veterans’ Causal Attributions of Physical Symptoms Read More »
Despite a growing body of research examining correlates and consequences of COVID-19, few studies have been published among military veterans. This lack of information is particularly concerning as preliminary data …
Suicidal Ideation among Afghanistan/Iraq War Veterans remains a health concern. As young Veterans adjust to civilian life, new risk factors might emerge and manifest differently in this group versus those …
Pain numeric rating scale (NRS) are often used to gather pain intensity information from veterans at outpatient appointments.Yet, little is known about how NRS scores may vary over time within …
eHealth tools have the potential to meet the mental health needs of individuals who experience barriers to accessing in-person treatment. However, most users have less than optimal engagement with eHealth …
Veterans may be subject to both post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or both. How these separately or together affect a veteran’s cognitive state, both …
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are highly stressful events or situations that occur in childhood and adolescence. Childhood adversities can lead to several negative outcomes in adulthood, including poor physical and …
Combat-related extremity amputations are common injuries during armed conflict. In recent years, improvised explosive devices have been responsible for massive trauma, including major amputations. Many war amputees have functional limitations …
Direct skeletal fixation: A new treatment option for Canadian war amputees Read More »
This study sought to determine how much patients with chronic pain could be helped to function better long after completing a four-week interdisciplinary pain management program. Comments from 16 Veterans …
Current policy in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) is to provide individuals with an amputation through or above the knee with a prosthesis with a …
Moral injury (MI) refers to the psycho-spiritual consequences of extremely challenging events that threaten one’s moral beliefs and core values. MI is characterized by intense shame, guilt, anger, loss of …
Military life can involve many different separations from family as a result of operational demands. Approximately 4 in 10 UK Royal Navy and Royal Marine families report living separately during …
Incarcerated Veterans represent 2.5% of the federal offender population and are a unique subset of the general Canadian Veteran population. This study provides the first in-depth examination of Veteran offenders …
Military members want to do well when they leave service. Good well-being is one way of thinking about success in the transition to life after service. The word well-being has …
The goal of this study was to understand whether spousal attachment is related to the quality of post-deployment interactions and issues of conflict reported by spouses of Canadian Armed Forces …
In 2020, the Canadian Federal Government launched the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE) the Centre wanted to understand what research topics Veterans thought the new Centre …
Chronic pain is a frequent occurrence in military and Veteran populations. This study examined whether a group-based chronic pain treatment using the Unlearn Your Pain method was effective in reducing …
More than 40% of Canadian Veterans live with chronic pain. Chronic pain is often combined with mental health issues as well as the challenges of isolation and deconditioning. This study …
Each year approximately 13,000 USA veterans develop end stage kidney failure and require dialysis. There are only 70 Veterans Affairs (VA) run dialysis unit which can accommodate only 10% of …
Young adult veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan represent a population at-risk for heavy and problematic alcohol use. Unfortunately, few seek treatment for alcohol concerns and those that …
Changing the culture of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is a high priority so that all members feel respected and included and do not experience discrimination, harassment, or any form …
African-Americans in the U.S. military encompass at least two distinct identity groups: a racial status associated with lower support for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and a military status …
Intersecting Identities: Race, Military Affiliation, and Youth Attitudes towards War Read More »
This article is a conversation between five specialists of veterans’ history on the current direction of the field and its importance to the study of war and society.
This provocation stimulates reflection on the Eurocentricity of Second World War histories and reflects on how new work can extend the boundaries of the subjects of the war. It argues …
This study examines women’s lived experiences of serving in the Canadian Primary Reserve and considers recruitment, employment and retention of women.
This report presents the #nal #ndings of a project funded by Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) called Understanding the transition to civilian life for ex-service personnel with physical conditions as …
This report addresses a very small number of defence force veterans whose transition experiences are not typical, although they capture the public imagination and receive disproportionate public attention; namely, veterans …
Understanding ‘Negative Transitioning’ in British Ex-Service Personnel Read More »
This Snapshot summarises themes and issues relating to what we know about, and how we take care of, the mental health of veterans and the wider Armed Forces population in …
This study examined six indicators of perceived financial status among newly transitioned Veterans over a period of 3 years and then examined perceived financial well-being measured in two domains—satisfaction and …
Financial Status and Well-being in Recently Separated Military Veterans Read More »
The objectives of this cross-sectional study were to (1) understand healthcare treatment-seeking experiences among women veterans, (2) determine the rate of adherence to screening guidelines for cervical and breast cancers, …
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether psychological function variables mediate the sleep–pain relationship for veterans with chronic pain.
An extensive review of the current literature from 2013 until June 2021 was conducted for evidence highlighting the experiences of other healthcare organizations during implementation of huddles. Following the review, …
The objective of this study was to determine if exercise therapy received in the MHS among soldiers with chronic pain is associated with long-term adverse outcomes after military separation and …
The purpose of this study was to pilot two brief measures of barriers and facilitators to rehabilitation and mental health services in military veterans with musculoskeletal and mental health conditions.
This paper expands on previous efforts to optimize race and ethnicity values by combining multiple VA data sources and exploring race- and ethnicity-specific collation algorithms.
This article explores the mortality rates of veterans who deployed to Afghanistan between 2001 and 2019.
This article explores veteran suicide as a public health concern and examines various suicide prevention efforts.
This article asks the question of what veterans and the public think about military news coverage, including how veterans are covered in news reporting.
This article provides a comprehensive review of the research on military sexual assault in relation to prevalence rates, psychological and physical correlates of sexual assault, and factors that may increase …
This paper reviews existing literature on military sexual trauma in the US military, it explores the prevalence of military sexual trauma, the effects on victims, and risk factors, as well …
This paper reviews trends in the prevalence of sexual assault within the US military and compares these with civilian rates. The paper then explores how the US military has confronted …
Sexual Assault in the U.S. Military: Trends and Responses Read More »
This report contains a detailed breakdown of the overall results with discussion of key findings between Rank and gender cohorts. Where possible, comparisons are made with the Royal Navy/Royal Marines …
Royal Navy and Royal Marines Sexual Harassment Survey Read More »
This official statistic provides time trends for the last five years of medical discharges among UK regular service personnel with a focus on the most recent year of information, including …
Annual Medical Discharges in the UK Regular Armed Forces Read More »
This chapter provides a literature review of postdeployment stressors and their effects and explores the potential mitigating value of adding a transition period between the operational environment and the “homefront”. …
This article analyses the disciplinary offences under Part 1 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 which were prosecuted in the court martial between 2010 and 2015.
Incarcerated Veterans represent 2.5% of the federal offender population and are a unique subset of the general Canadian Veteran population. This study provides the first in-depth examination of Veteran offenders …
Military members want to do well when they leave service. Good well-being is one way of thinking about success in the transition to life after service. The word well-being has …
In this study, interviews and focus groups with partners and adolescents in UK naval families found that limitations on time as a family and family dynamics, including roles and relationships, …
Canadian veterans with an amputation through or above the knee are provided with a prosthesis with a microprocessor knee (MPK) unit for daily use and a backup prosthesis with a …
13 Canadian Armed Forces service members and Veterans struggling with Moral Injury (MI) took part in this study. Analysis of interviews identified themes representing four main barriers to help seeking …
This study sought to determine how patients with chronic pain could maintain functioning skills learnt at a four-week interdisciplinary pain management program, beyond the completion of the course. Comments from …
This study explores the experiences of interpreters working for Spanish armed forces in Afghanistan. The experiences of interpreters recruited in Spain and those recruited in Afghanistan are compared using qualitative …
This research investigated the experiences of university undergraduate students from military families at Brunel University London.
This study investigated the prevalence of probable complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and associated commodities in UK Armed Forces veterans living in Northern Ireland (NI). The study collected data from …
Exploring complex-PTSD comorbidity in trauma-exposed Northern Ireland veterans Read More »
This article investigates the methods employed at Rooksdown House and East Grinstead Hospital where men suffering from burns injuries and disfigurements were both physically and psychologically rehabilitated.
This study analyses interpretations of pain from Ukrainian combat veterans who are serving in the war in the east of Ukraine.
The article focuses on rape carried out by service personnel against other service personnel. It begins by establishing the parameters of the crisis of sexual abuse within the U.S. armed …
This study sought to understand what components of employment programs would positively affect career advancement in recently transitioned US veterans.
This study sought to understand the prevalence of mental health difficulties among women veterans from the United Kingdom (UK) using a community sample. Participants for the study were recruited from …
Understanding the Mental Health Needs of a Community-Sample of UK Women Veterans Read More »
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are highly stressful events or situations that occur in childhood and adolescence. Childhood adversities can lead to several negative outcomes in adulthood, including poor physical and …
This study compares the substance use behaviors of US veterans who screened positive for an anxiety disorder prior to the start of the pandemic (in February 2020) to veterans who …
This study reviews existing literature on post traumatic stress symptoms and post traumatic stress resilience. The findings of the review are discussed and implications for the research and treatment of …
This bulletin provides statistical information on mental health in the UK Armed Forces. The first section of this bulletin provides an overall summary of UK Armed Forces seen in all …
UK Armed Forces Mental Health: Annual Summary & Trends Over Time, 2007/08 to 2020/21 Read More »
This report provides statistical information on medical discharges among UK regular service personnel. Each of the 3 services are presented separately, Royal Navy/Royal Marines, British Army and RAF, and information …
UK service personnel medical discharges: financial year 2020/21 Read More »
This study aimed to compare the mental health of aging Vietnam theater veterans against non-theater veterans and non veterans of the same era. Surveys were mailed to random samples of …
This study uses archival research, contemporary media reports and interviews with Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) veterans to explore the lives and duties of this previously unacknowledged group of …
Women in World War II Royal Australian Air Force Bands: An Untold Story Read More »
This review advances the concept of moral injury, which refers to the psychological impact of violations of one’s moral expectations and beliefs. By means of a systematic literature review, it …
Contextual dimensions of moral injury: An interdisciplinary review Read More »
This study sought to understand whether The Peace of Mind (POM) intervention program reduced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and encouraged post-traumatic growth (PTG) in Israeli veterans. Data was collected …
This randomized controlled trial aimed to assess whether post-deployment screening for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, or alcohol misuse was effective among Royal Marines and Army personnel in the …
This study assessed whether mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) reported by UK service personnel between 2007 and 2009 was associated with post-concussion symptoms (PCS) 7 to 8 years later. The …
This study utilized a survey to measure the mental health, alcohol use and loneliness of UK veterans before and during the COVID-19 pandemic to understand how the pandemic affected their …
This study examines the relationship between Tinnitus and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 112 participants with posttraumatic headache completed measures for tinnitus and PTSD. Responses to the measures were analysed to …
This study investigated cause of death in a cohort of 9,192 Norwegian veterans deployed to Afghanistan between 2001 and 2019. There were 77 deaths in the cohort, 10 of which …
This study sought to understand the effect of exercise therapy received during military service in soldiers with chronic pain. The medical records of soldiers who had received exercise therapy were …
This study sought to understand the relationship between chronic pain, sleep quality and sleep duration. The study recruited 184 U.S. Armed Forces Veterans receiving health care services through the Veterans …
This study examines whether the dissociative subtype of Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) exists in UK Armed Forces military veterans residing in Northern Ireland. Data was collected through a self-report survey …
Using data from The Defense Medical Epidemiology Database, this retrospective cohort study evaluates military occupation, sex, rank and branch of service on Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury risk in the …
This case study explores some of the difficulties of ensuring that research participants recruited online are valid difficulties and how these difficulties are overcome using Facebook, an online survey, and …
Insider Research: Ensuring Authenticity in Online Research Read More »
This article reviews existing literature on mirror therapy and virtual reality (VR) and their ability to reduce phantom limb pain (PLP). A total of 15 studies met the study search …
This study sought to understand how military experience influences the leadership development of principals and assistant principals. Six participants were interviewed. The study found that military experience influenced participants’ interpersonal …
Military Experience and School Leadership Development in North Carolina Read More »
This annual report provides information and survey responses from members on how the Families Federation helps all RAF personnel and families.
This article reviews existing literature on military sexual trauma and equine assisted therapy. Recommendations are made for further research into the benefits of equine assisted therapy for treating military sexual …
This report is the final one in the series of reports on transition from the Scottish Veterans Commissioner (SVC). Throughout this series, the focus has been on how collectively Scotland …
Positive Future: Getting Transition Right in Scotland – Health & Wellbeing Read More »
This study explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on US veterans. A sample of 23 veterans were interviewed, the study found that veterans faced similar challenges as the civilian …
Stress and Coping among Post-9/11 Veterans During COVID-19: A Qualitative Exploration Read More »
This report details an exploratory study of everyday decision-making as a civilian, including when it comes to transition out of the Armed Forces into civilian life and in terms of …
Leaving The Armed Forces and Living as a Civilian Read More »
This research addressed three measures of negative transitioning, mental ill-health, imprisonment and homelessness, using a sample of 323 respondents from all Services across the UK and in the support sector, …
This study offers a novel contribution and significant extension to existing literature by highlighting the enduring impacts of adaptive sports and adventure training programmes in activating UK WIS military personnel …
This paper assesses the potential mental health impact of this initiative we examined gender differences in deployment patterns, work strain, occupational factors, mental health, alcohol use and help-seeking following operational …
UK military women: mental health, military service and occupational adjustment Read More »
Studies have identified that there are many barriers to treatment of mental health illnesses in military populations, including the negative-associated stigma. One such barrier includes perceptions of weakness, leading to …
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between resiliency factors and a range of mental health outcomes among a sample of United States Army Reserve and National …
Employees in high-risk occupations can experience stigma associated with developing mental health problems and getting treatment for problems that can oftentimes be attributed to traumatic events encountered at work. The …
This paper examines the health and health-related behaviors of Army Special Forces personnel in comparison with two distinct, but functionally similar Army groups.
This book chapter outlines how Outdoor Adventure Activities (OAA) are being/have been used to support military personnel and veterans around the world. In this, we highlight how the unique features …
Studies examining the mental health outcomes of military personnel deployed into combat zones have focused on the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder conferred by mild or moderate traumatic brain …
This article uses a wide-ranging spectrum of innovative methodologies to investigate the many issues concerning the impact of Outdoor and Adventure Sport on health and wellbeing, adding to our understanding …
Health and Wellbeing in an Outdoor and Adventure Sports Context Read More »
Pain is a significant public health issue that may be particularly problematic among injured service members who are at high risk of chronic physical and mental health conditions. The goals …
Low back pain, mental health symptoms, and quality of life among injured service members Read More »
Among a sample of 341 treatment-seeking veterans and currently serving Canadian Forces members, our objectives were to identify factors of deployment experiences and determine whether they were related to the …
Mental disorders and alcohol misuse are often comorbid, and this comorbidity is more common in those who develop mental disorders following exposure to traumatic events. The aim of this page …
Combat exposure and co-occurring mental health problems in UK Armed Forces personnel Read More »
This article aims to define the cultural specificity of Australian military and veterans, and introduce some of the essential clinician knowledge, skills and attitudes required for effective cultural competence in …
Abstract Introduction Policies regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) military service members in the U.S. have changed dramatically over the last nine years. Cisgender LGB service members can now …
Our purpose for this commentary was to review over 80 years of publications in Military Medicine and identify a collection of relevant articles to the topic of COVID-19. These selected articles examine …
COVID-19 Pandemic: A Collection of Relevant Publications from Military Medicine Read More »
The aim of this study is to investigate how the experiences of women doctors during the First World War affected their later careers.
Attrition rate in new army recruits is higher than in incumbent troops. In the current study, we identified the risk factors for attrition due to injuries and physical fitness failure …
Veterans often do not present with alcohol problems in isolation, they may have a wide range of social, physical, and psychological needs. The aim of this study was to facilitate …
Developing an Integrated Model of Care for Veterans with Alcohol Problems Read More »
Dietary supplements (DS) pose many side effects and multiple interactions with perioperative medications, which may increase surgical morbidity and mortality. The aims of this study were to investigate the prevalence …
Obesity is a serious health problem with an incidence that is increasing rapidly. Enlisted men are a distinctive group characterised by 24-hour community-living and are likely to experience changes in …
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the third leading cause of death in women service members and veterans. This study assessed 10‐year ASCVD risk in women service members and veterans using their own …
Differential Impact of Aging on Cardiovascular Risk in Women Military Service Members Read More »
This review aims to identify, describe and thematically synthesise published literature on gambling harm and related issues among active duty military personnel.
Digital technology is one method to facilitate social connection. Social interaction being considered as one of the central motivations for older adults being online. The programme provided members of the War …
Exploring and Evaluating the War Widows InTouch Programme Read More »
This study sought to empirically determine if involvement in the Waterloo Uncovered (WU) archaeology-based program had a positive impact on mental wellbeing in veterans and serving military personnel (VSMP).
The current study aimed to assess whether the sleeping environment in a military garrison is related to sleep quality, insomnia risk and military readiness.
The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitudes of and interest in lifestyle medicine–based care within a military community.
The aim of this study was to examine whether the presence of resilience resources before deployment, and the potential loss of these resources over time, are associated with the risk …
The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether self-reported sleep quality was associated with risk of new-onset suicidal ideation in a 7-year prospective nationally representative cohort study of US …
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a prominent mental health condition that affects military personnel. Moral injury is another mental health concern among military personnel that requires further investigation. Moral injury …
This study determines communication training’s effect on communication patterns and positive feelings in veteran’s spouses in Iran.
Guided by a resilience framework, this study examines the accumulation of risk and protective factors, as well as the potential buffering effects of protective factors on mental distress among female …
The ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is a global health crisis which poses many psychological research challenges. The objective of this study was to evaluate the responsiveness and validity of depression, anxiety …
This study reviewed the effectiveness of stepped-down interventions to promote self-managed physical activity for health in military service veterans.
This paper sought to quantify the impact of injury characteristics and setting on the development of mental health conditions, comparing combat to non-combat injury mechanisms.
This paper compares trends in fatal accident rates in six of the most hazardous occupations (the three armed forces, merchant shipping, sea fishing and coal mining) and the general British …
Forgotten fatalities: British military, mining and maritime accidents since 1900 Read More »
The purpose of this study is to elucidate demographic and lifestyle risk factors which would result in seeking medical care for musculoskeletal low back pain among active duty army personnel.
The primary objective of this study was to examine body fat composition in males with traumatic lower limb loss and a comparison group without limb loss. A secondary objective was …
This paper describes the Military Eating Behavior Survey (MEBS), which was developed and validated for use in military populations.
What is the population-based burden of the COVID-19 pandemic on suicidal behavior among US military veterans?
This longitudinal study aimed to investigate the mental health and well-being of UK veterans with pre-existing mental health difficulties at two time points during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The current study examined the prevalence of low back pain among individuals with deployment-related injuries, compared their self-reported pain intensity and interference ratings, and assessed the relationship between low back …
This study examined whether sleep disturbances were associated with neurobehavioral outcome following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a well characterized group of service members and veterans.
Interview data from six ex-military women that sought positive and negative interpretations of gender minimization and sexual abuse while in the military was analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis.
This study describes patterns of distress associated with exposure to potentially morally injurious experiences (PMIEs) in a Canadian military sample.
The aim of this study was to explore military veterans’ experiences of participation at the 2016 Invictus Games.
This paper investigated secondary outcomes regarding trauma-related cognitions, psychosocial impairment, and insomnia.
Sexual assault is associated with increased psychological distress. It is possible that military sexual assault (MSA) is associated with heightened psychological distress compared to adult sexual assault that occurs pre- …
Psychological outcomes following sexual assault: Differences by sexual assault setting Read More »
This exploratory qualitative study examined the self-representation of veterans with chronic PTSD before a sport rehabilitation program.
Musculoskeletal injuries to the lower extremities are major factors contributing to drop out from military tasks. The aim of the present study was to determine the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries …
Incidence of injuries and factors related to injuries in combat soldiers Read More »
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of battlefield acupuncture for pain management in an outpatient Internal Medicine clinic staffed by resident physicians.
Musculoskeletal injuries (MSkIs) are a leading cause of health care utilization, as well as limited duty and disability in the US military and other armed forces. MSkIs affect members of …
Musculoskeletal injuries to the lower extremities are major factors contributing to drop out from military tasks. The aim of the present study was to determine the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries …
Incidence of injuries and factors related to injuries in combat soldiers Read More »
Musculoskeletal injuries to the lower extremities are major factors contributing to drop out from military tasks. The aim of the present study was to determine the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries …
Incidence of injuries and factors related to injuries in combat soldiers Read More »
This paper determines associations of traumatic brain injury and military employment with activities of daily living in later life.
This paper explores resilience and how it is affected by trauma experienced during military service.
This paper explores moral injury in the context of spirituality and how addressing spiritual wounds can help personnel cope with moral injury.
This paper explores workplace victimisation among junior military personnel, suggesting that victims show a higher level of anger and alcohol misuse.
This paper explores the lived experience of surviving a blast injury of the hands.
This study examines aspects of Air Force tobacco culture that encourage tobacco use.
This article explores attitudes towards smoking cessation in military personnel in Taiwan.
This paper determines whether persistent opioid use after injury is associated with subsequent long-term development of clinically recognized opioid abuse.
Military identity and a sense of social connectedness may help explain differences in contemporary veteran wellbeing following transition from military to civilian life. However, it is unclear how these constructs …
This study aims to enhance our knowledge about the combat experiences of female soldiers both during and after service.
This paper explores the risk of diabetes in veterans in comparison to people with no record of military service.
In this report, members of the veteran LGBTQ+ community share their lived experiences of life before, during and after service in the UK military.
For this research, male veterans shared their lived experience of military sexual trauma in the British Armed Forces.
The primary objective of this report is to provide practical and operational recommendations for policy and practice, directed at care providers, the NHS, MOD, and families themselves, to tackle disadvantage …
Duty and Care: Armed Forces Family Mobility and Health Care Report Read More »
Among difficult subjects, war is one of the most complex and challenging themes to explore due to its many grey areas and unfathomable depths. It is a subject often portrayed …
Past research demonstrates interrelationships amongst rumination, self-compassion, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. However, little research has considered rumination and self-compassion together in relation to PTSD in clinical populations.
This pilot-feasibility randomized control trial examined effects of an adjunctive short-term service dog training program (SDTP) for service members in out-patient treatment for PTSD.
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in America. Particularly at risk, Veterans are 1.5 times more likely to die by suicide than non-Veterans, and the suicide rate among …
Accumulating research suggests unique patterns of suicide risk, homelessness, and criminal-justice involvement in younger (age < 40) relative to older (aged 40+) cohorts of Veterans. However, potential explanations for these differences remain …
The current study examined correlates of life satisfaction among Korean Vietnam War Veterans.
This study aims to explore the psychosocial processes and coping resources experienced by Turkish Veterans with disabilities.
This research examined the social representations held by civilian participants of UK veterans and serving soldiers to understand why veterans may be seen more negatively.
The current study explored how romantic partners of active-duty service members perceived social media as (un)supportive when dealing with military lifestyle challenges.
Whereas existing research posits that the presence of female fighters in armed groups decreases their propensity for wartime rape, one recent study tests this claim quantitatively and is unable to …
Female Combatants and Wartime Rape: Reconsidering the Role of Women in Armed Conflict Read More »
This study examined how exposure to news stories of military veterans informed thoughts, attitudes, and support intentions toward veterans.
