Support for UK Veterans
This briefing paper details the support available to armed forces veterans in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has estimated there areĀ 2.0 million UK armed forces …
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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in the Brains of Military Personnel
Persistent psychiatric problems may develop in military personnel who are exposed to combat; such problems have been attributed in some cases to chronic traumatic brain injury. Only limited data regarding …
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Snapshot Housing
This SnapshotĀ summarises themes and issues relating to housing and accommodation among UK serving personnel and veterans, including single people and families. The Snapshot sets out policy responses and current structures …
Snapshot Housing Bullets
This bullets summary provides key points from the Snapshot Housing, which summarises key themes and issues relating to housing and accommodation among UK serving personnel and veterans, including single people …
The Challenges of Measuring Homelessness among Armed Forces Veterans: Service Provider Experiences in England
This study investigates the measurement of homelessness among Armed Forces veterans in England, starting from the strikingly low figures in local authority administrative data returns compared to the USA.
Branching Out A National Framework to start-up and scale-up Housing First in Scotland
Scotland has been on a mission to ensure that people with the hardest experiences of homelessness get housing first and fast. Scaling up Housing First in line with local need …
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UK Armed Forces Families Strategy 2022-2032
This UK Armed Forces Families Strategy 2022-32 has a dual focus: to inspire partnership working across the UK, honouring the enduring pledge of the Armed Forces Covenant; and to provide …
Joining Forces A holistic approach to the resettlement of ex-Service personnel
The ForceSelect Foundation was established as a registered charity in June 2010 to fund smaller military focused charities at a time when many were finding it difficult to maintain their …
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Improving access to social housing for members of the Armed Forces, Veterans, and their families
We published a consultation on 9 January 2019 setting out proposals for new statutory guidance for local authorities on how they can assist members of the Armed Forces, Veterans, and …
Strategy for Defence Infrastructure
Defence has access to around 1.8% of the UK landmass. We have a statutory duty to protect and safeguard the environmental and heritage value of our sites. We have the …
The exploration of the dispersal of British military families in England following the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2010
Strictly relying on publicly available data, this study depicts and quantifies the spatial pattern of Englandās military families with dependent children. Englandās Service Pupil Premium for the financial years between …
UK Regular Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey Results 2022
This statistical release provides results from the Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) 2022, along with results from previous years. Statistics from AFCAS are used by both internal Ministry of …
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Interventions to mitigate suicide risk among veterans and military personnel: A rapid review of the latest evidence
The aim of this report is to examine the latest evidence on effective interventions that could help to mitigate suicide risk among veterans in Scotland and in the rest of …
Impact of Attitudes and Rurality on Veteransā Use of Veterans Health Administration Mental Health Services
Veterans, especially those residing in rural areas, continue to underutilize mental health care. This longitudinal study assessed attitudes relevant to seeking mental health care services from the Veterans Health Administration …
Out of the shadows: Chronic pain in Canadian Armed Forces veterans ā Proceedings of a workshop at the 2019 Forum of the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research
This commentary summarizes proceedings of a workshop on chronic pain in military personnel and veterans (released personnel) at the Annual Forum of the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health …
How can we get Iraq- and Afghanistan-deployed US Veterans to participate in health-related research? Findings from a national focus group study
Research participant recruitment is often fraught with obstacles. Poor response rates can reduce statistical power, threaten both internal and external validity, and increase study costs and duration. Military personnel are …
Veteransā Experiences Initiating VA-Based Mental Health Care
Military veterans who could benefit from mental health services often do not access them. Research has revealed a range of barriers associated with initiating United States Department of Veterans Affairs …
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Examination of potential disparities in suicide risk identification and follow-up care within the Veterans Health Administration
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 …
Reducing rural veteran suicides: Navigating geospatial and community contexts for scaling up a national Veterans Affairs program
This paper develops and uses planning maps to prioritize and facilitate countyālevel recruitment for Together With Veterans (TWV), communityābased rural Veteran suicide prevention program.
Optimizing care coordination to address social determinants of health needs for dual-use veterans
Veterans increasingly utilize both the Veteranās Health Administration (VA) and non-VA hospitals (dual-users). Dual-users are at increased risk of fragmented care and adverse outcomes and often do not receive necessary …
Engaging Stakeholders in Identifying Access Research Priorities for the Department of Veterans Affairs
The Veterans Access Research Consortium (VARC), a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Consortium of Research focused on access to healthcare, has been funded by VAās Health Services Research and Development …
Comparing negative health indicators in male and female veterans with the Canadian general population
Sex-based information on differences between Canadian veterans and the general population is important to understand veteransā unique health needs and identify areas requiring further research. This study compared various health …
Veteran Perspectives on Care Coordination Between Veterans Affairs and Community Providers: A Qualitative Analysis
This paper investigates veteran perspectives on challenges in care coordination between US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinics and community providers in rural areas.
Systematic Review of Criminal and Legal Involvement After Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Among Veterans: Building Toward Needed Research
Evidence indicates that substance use and mental health treatment is often associated with reduced criminal activity. The present systematic review examined this association among military veterans, and aimed to provide …
Mortality among US veterans after emergency visits to Veterans Affairs and other hospitals: retrospective cohort study
The aim of this paper was to measure and compare mortality outcomes between dually eligible veterans transported by ambulance to a Veterans Affairs hospital and those transported to a non-Veterans …
Engaging Stakeholders in Identifying Access Research Priorities for the Department of Veterans Affairs
The Veterans Access Research Consortium (VARC), a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Consortium of Research focused on access to healthcare, has been funded by VAās Health Services Research and Development …
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Prostate Cancer Outcomes in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System
This paper questions whether there racial and ethnic disparities associated with the incidence, clinical stage, and what are the outcomes of prostate cancer among men treated in the Veterans Affairs …
Gap in Willingness and Access to Video Visit Use Among Older High-risk Veterans: Cross-sectional Study
The recent shift to video care has exacerbated disparities in health care access, especially among high-need, high-risk (HNHR) adults. Developing data-driven approaches to improve access to care necessitates a deeper …
Rural and Urban American Indian and Alaska Native Veteran Health Disparities: A Population-Based Study
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. …
Complementary and integrative medicine perspectives among veteran patients and VHA healthcare providers for the treatment of headache disorders: a qualitative study
This research evaluates veteran patient and provider perceptions and preferences on complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) for headache management.
Nutritional knowledge in British Army recruits during basic training
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 …
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Thoracic spinal anaesthesia for abdominal surgery in a humanitarian military field hospital: a prospective observational study
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 in military medical officers in the Defence Medical Services
Emotional intelligence (EI) is a concept describing an individualās ability to understand, process and act accordingly on othersā and oneās own emotions. It is a desirable quality for people working …
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Core stabilisation exercises reduce chronic low back pain in Air Force fighter pilots: a randomised controlled trial
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 …
Priorities of primary care in disaster medicine
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 …
Comparison between Defence Healthcare Engagement and humanitarian assistance
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 …
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Defence Medical Services telemedicine now: a successful pilot of video consultations and instant messaging support to firm base training
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 …
Psychological and Sociological Profile of Women Who Have Completed Elite Military Combat Training
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 …
How effectively does CBT-I address the traumatic and functional causes of insomnia and sleep disturbance in Veterans?
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 …
Injury surveillance in the Canadian Armed Forces: An environmental scan
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, …
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VETDEBT: An analysis of U.S. student Veteran credit card use while enrolled in U.S. post-secondary education
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 …
Understanding risk and protective factors of injuries: Insights from Canadian recruits during basic military training
Injuries are a common occurrence during basic military training. These injuries have the potential to influence recruitsā health and performance throughout their military careers. This study examined various factors that …
Predictive modeling of housing instability and homelessness in the Veterans Health Administration
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).
Recruitment of women veterans into suicide prevention research: Improving response rates with enhanced recruitment materials and multiple survey modalities
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 …
Substance Use Disorders Among Veterans in a Nationally Representative Sample: Prevalence and Associated Functioning and Treatment Utilization
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.
The workplace integration of veterans: Applying diversity and fit perspectives
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 …
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Clearing Away Past Wreckage: A Constructivist Grounded Theory of Identity and Mental Health Access by Female Veterans
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 …
New to Care: Demands on a Health System When Homeless Veterans Are Enrolled in a Medical Home Model
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 …
Lifetime Prevalence of Respiratory Diseases and Exposures Among Veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans: Results From the National Health Study for a New Generation of U.S. Veterans
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 …
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Justice Involvement Among Military Veterans: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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 …
Mental Health and Self-directed Violence Among Student Service Members/Veterans in Postsecondary Education
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.
Development of a Perceived Access Inventory for Community Care Mental Healthcare Services for Veterans
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 …
Prospective Analysis of Health and Mortality Risk in Veteran and non-Veteran Participants in the Womenās Health Initiative
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 …
Evaluation of the Safety and Design of Community Internet Resources for Veteran Suicide Prevention
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 …
Offending behaviour, health and wellbeing of military veterans in the criminal justice system
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 …
Prevalence of Probable Mental Disorders and Help Seeking Behaviors among Veteran and Non-veteran Community College Students
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.
Gender Differences in the Impact of Warfare Exposure on Self-Rated Health
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 …
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Rural Veterans’ dental utilization, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, 2014
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 …
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Sleep Disturbance, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease in Postmenopausal Veteran Women
This article compares the prevalence and cardiometabolic health impact of sleep disturbance among postmenopausal Veteran and non-Veteran participants in the Womenās Health Initiative (WHI).
The Long and Winding Road to Postsecondary Education for US Veterans with Invisible Injuries
Veterans with āinvisible injuriesā (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 …
Veteransā Preferences for Exchanging Information Using Veterans Affairs Health Information Technologies: Focus Group Results and Modeling Simulations
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, …
Evidence Brief: Detection and Treatment of Dental Problems on Chronic Disease Outcomes
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 …
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Use of Video Telehealth Tablets to Increase Access for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
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 …
Coming Home from War
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 veteransā care outside of …
Low Income as a Multiplicative Risk Factor for Oral Pain and Dental Problems among U.S. Veteran Smokers
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 …
Evaluating the Impact of Dental Care on Housing Intervention Program Outcomes Among Homeless Veterans
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 …
Dental Care Utilization among Veterans by Smoking Status
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 …
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder by Gender and Veteran Status
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, …
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Military-Related Exposures, Social Determinants of Health, and Dysbiosis: The United States-Veteran Microbiome Project (US-VMP)
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 …
Development and Preliminary Evaluation of an Education Program for Primary Care Teams on Discussing Firearms Storage Safety with Veterans
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 …
The National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study: A Narrative Review and Future Directions
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 …
Veteransā self-expression in poetry
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 …
Veteransā Use of Veterans Health Administration Primary Care in an Era of Expanding Choice
The Veterans Choice Program (VCP), aimed at improving access to care, included expanded options for Veterans to receive primary care through community providers.
Veteran families with complex needs: a qualitative study of the veteransā support system
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, …
Older Veteran Digital Disparities: Examining the Potential for Solutions Within Social Networks
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.
Screening for Violence Risk in Military Veterans: Predictive Validity of a Brief Clinical Tool
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.
The Veterans Affairs Patient Safety Center of InquiryāSuicide Prevention Collaborative: Creating Novel Approaches to Suicide Prevention Among Veterans Receiving Community Services
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) …
Advancing Pharmacological Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder (ADaPT-OUD): an Implementation Trial in Eight Veterans Health Administration Facilities
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 …
Effect of Altitude on Veteran Suicide Rates
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 …
Companion Dog Foster Caregiver Program for Older Veterans at the VA Maryland Health Care System: A Feasibility Study
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 …
Evaluation of an equine-assisted therapy program for veterans who identify as āwounded, injured or illā and their partners
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 …
Understanding Gender Sensitivity of the Health Care Workforce at the Veterans Health Administration
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 …
Trends in brain cancer mortality among U.S. Gulf War veterans: 21 year follow-up
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 …
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The Burden of Frailty Among U.S. Veterans and Its Association With Mortality, 2002ā2012
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 …
Development of a veteran engagement toolkit for researchers
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 …
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The impact of substance use disorders on treatment engagement among justice-involved veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder
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 …
Correlates of Suicide Among Veterans Treated in Primary Care: CaseāControl Study of a Nationally Representative Sample
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 Effect of Support and Training for Family Members on Access to Outpatient Services for Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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 …
Latent Classes of PTSD Symptoms in Veterans Undergoing Residential PTSD Treatment
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 …
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Gambling problems among United Kingdom armed forces veterans: Associations with gambling motivation and posttraumatic stress disorder
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 (nĀ =Ā 1,037) and non-veterans (nĀ =Ā 1,148) completed an …
An Evidence Map of the Women Veterans’ Health Research Literature (2008-2015)
This article reports findings of a systematic review on US female Veterans Health and provides an evidence map with the findings.
Depression and anxiety symptoms in male veterans and non-veterans: the Health and Retirement Study.
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.
State-Level Variability in Veteran Reliance on Veterans Health Administration and Potentially Preventable Hospitalizations: A Geospatial Analysis
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 …
Fracture Rates and Bone Density Among Postmenopausal Veteran and Non-Veteran Women From the Womenās Health Initiative
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) …
Screening for vulnerability to psychological disorders in the military: an historical survey
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, …
Differences Between Veteran Suicides With and Without Psychiatric Symptoms
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 …
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Military Sexual Trauma in Older Women Veterans: Prevalence and Comorbidities
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 …
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Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Health Outcomes Among Veteran and Non-Veteran Women
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; …
Responses to Concerning Posts on Social Media and Their Implications for Suicide Prevention Training for Military Veterans: Qualitative Study
A āconcerning postā is a display of a userās emotional crisis on a social media platform. A better understanding of concerning posts is relevant to suicide prevention, but little is …
Veteransā Perspectives on Military Sexual Trauma-Related Communication with VHA Providers
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 …
Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention in a Representative Sample of Veterans Receiving Primary Care Services
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 …
Differences in childhood adversity, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempt among veterans and nonveterans
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 …
Homeless Veterans in Nursing Homes: Care for Complex Medical, Substance Use, and Social Needs
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 …
Housing Instability Characteristics Among Transgender Veterans Cared for in the Veterans Health Administration, 2013ā2016
The aim of this research was to characterize housing instability among transgender veterans using Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health care in the United States.
Posttraumatic stress disorder and interpersonal process in homeless veterans participating in a peer mentoring intervention: Associations with program benefit
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 …
Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans with Reintegration Problems: Differences by Veterans Affairs Healthcare User Status
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) …
Differences in functional and structural social support among female and male veterans and civilians
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 and Ethnic Disparities in U.S. Veteran Health Characteristics
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) = …
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Telephone veteran peer coaching for mental health treatment engagement among rural veterans: The importance of secondary outcomes and qualitative data in a randomized controlled trial
To determine the effectiveness of telephone motivational coaching delivered by veteran peers to improve mental health (MH) treatment engagement among veterans.
Veteran Engagement in Health Services Research: a Conceptual Model
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 …
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Veteran peer suicide prevention: A communityābased peer prevention model
The purpose of this study was to develop a conceptual model of communityābased veteran peer suicide prevention.
A scoping review of military veterans involved in the criminal justice system and their health and healthcare
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 …
Do medical house officers value the health of veterans differently from the health of non-veterans?
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 …
Family Perceptions of Quality of End-of-Life Care for Veterans with Advanced CKD
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 …
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Racial/Ethnic and Gender Differences in Receipt of Brief Intervention Among Patients with Unhealthy Alcohol Use in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration
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 …
Health concerns in UK Armed Forces personnel
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 …
Reproductive Health of Women Veterans: A Systematic Review of the Literature from 2008 to 2017
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 …
Association of Expanded VA Hospice Care With Aggressive Care and Cost for Veterans With Advanced Lung Cancer
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 …
Linkage of VA and State Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Data to Examine Concurrent Opioid and SedativeāHypnotic Prescriptions among Veterans
To examine the prevalence of concurrent Veterans Health Administration (VA) and nonāVAĀ prescriptions for opioids and sedativeāhypnotic medications among postā9/11 veterans in Oregon.
Alcohol Consumption Levels and All-Cause Mortality Among Women Veterans and Non-Veterans Enrolled in the Womenās Health Initiative
To address research gaps regarding women Veteransā 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, …
Risk, psychiatry and the military
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 …
Causes of Excess Mortality in Veterans Treated for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
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 …
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Pilot study: The effectiveness of physiotherapy-led screening for patients requiring an orthopedic intervention
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 …
Gender Differences in Demographic and Health Characteristics of the Million Veteran Program Cohort
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 …
Research translation for military and veteran health: research, practice, policy
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 …
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Reducing veteransā risk for suicidal behaviors: a qualitative study to inform development of the RECLAIM health promotion program
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 …
Predictors of self-reported health and psychological distress among recently released Canadian Armed Forces Veterans
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.
Body image and psychosocial well-being among UK military personnel and veterans who sustained appearance-altering conflict injuries
This study aimed to understand the psychosocial impact of appearance-altering injuries and possible support needs among UK military personnel and veterans.
Military-to-civilian transition strains and risky behavior among post-9/11 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 …
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The development and validation of an Army team resilience measure
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 …
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Association of Race and Ethnicity With Incidence of Dementia Among Older Adults
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 …
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Mental Health Service Use, Suicide Behavior, and Emergency Department Visits Among Rural US Veterans Who Received Video-Enabled Tablets During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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 …
Therapeutic alliance across trauma-focused and non-trauma-focused psychotherapies among veterans with PTSD
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, …
Serving Rural Veterans with Disabilities: A National Survey of Centers for Independent Living
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 …
Professor Hugh MacLean: one of the first British military research nephrologists and the pioneer of the rst United Kingdom veteransā renal clinic
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 …
Examination of potential disparities in suicide risk identification and follow-up care within the Veterans Health Administration
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 …
Association Between Chronic Conditions and Physical Function Among Veteran and Non-Veteran Women With Diabetes
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.
Exposure Worry: The Psychological Impact of Perceived Ionizing Radiation Exposure in British Nuclear Test Veterans
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 …
Gender Differences in Health Care Utilization Among Veterans with Chronic Pain
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 …
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Military Sexual Assault in Transgender Veterans: Results From a Nationwide Survey
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, …
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Prevalence and Risk of Homelessness Among US Veterans
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 …
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The Effects of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Combined Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on Returning Veterans
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 …
An evaluation of the veteran friendly practice accreditation programme
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 …
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Anger mediates the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation in veterans
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 …
Transition Services Utilization Among US Women Veterans: A Secondary Analysis of a National Survey
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 …
Exploring Health Outcomes for U.S. Veterans Compared to Non-Veterans from 2003 to 2019
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 …
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Homelessness and Money Mismanagement in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans
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 …
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āA Part of Our Familyā? Effects of Psychiatric Service Dogs on Quality of Life and Relationship Functioning in Military-Connected Couples
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 …
Identity Disruption and its Association with Mental Health among Veterans with Reintegration Difficulty
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 …
Decreased sound tolerance associated with blast exposure
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 …
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Civic Service as an Intervention to Promote Psychosocial Health and Implications for Mental Health in Post-9/11/01 Era Women Veterans
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 …
Meta-analysis of self-reported health symptoms in 1990ā1991 Gulf War and Gulf War-era veterans
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 1990ā1991 GW and to …
Does Combat Exposure Affect Well-being in Later Life?
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 …
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Aging Well Among Women Veterans Compared With Non-Veterans in the Womenās Health Initiative
To examine whether Veteran status influences (a) womenās survival to age 80 years without disease and disability and (b) indicators of successful, effective, and optimal aging at ages 80 years …
Veterans Self-Reported Reasons for Non-Attendance in Psychotherapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
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 …
Veteran-centered barriers to VA mental healthcare services use
Some veterans face multiple barriers to VA mental healthcare service use. However, there is limited understanding of how veteransā experiences and meaning systems shape their perceptions of barriers to VA …
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Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation Experiences among Veterans with Polytrauma/Traumatic Brain Injury History
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, …
Sexual Behaviors and Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Nationally Representative Sample of Women Veterans and Nonveterans
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 …
Comparing life experiences in active addiction and recovery between veterans and non-veterans: A national study
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 …
Association of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Incident Ischemic Heart Disease in Women Veterans
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 …
Obesity and Morbidity Risk in the U.S. Veteran
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 …
Association of Gulf War Illness-Related Symptoms with Military Exposures among 1990ā1991 Gulf War Veterans Evaluated at the War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC)
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 …
Depression symptoms as a potential mediator of the association between disordered eating symptoms and sexual function in women service members and veterans
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 …
Decomposing the effect of hardiness in military leadership selection and the mediating role of self-efficacy beliefs
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 …
Improving the effectiveness of embedded behavioral health personnel through situational judgment training
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 …
Piloting the feasibility of delivering cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy online to military veterans and partners
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 …
Peace of mind: Promoting psychological growth and reducing the suffering of combat veterans
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 …
Assessing invariance of cannabis use motives by veteran status and binary gender identity among college students
The present study was designed to assess whether a popular measure of cannabis use motives is invariant across veteran status and gender identity.
Longitudinal studies on cohesion in a military context ā A systematic review
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. …
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Development of a sense of community scale for South Korean military personnel
In this study, we developed and validated a scale that measures the sense of community among Korean military personnel.
The effect of intimate partner violence on treatment response in an intensive outpatient program for suicide-bereaved military widows
Suicide-bereaved military widows can struggle with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and prolonged grief. Intimate partner violence survivors (IPV) are particularly at risk.
Body image and psychosocial well-being among UK military personnel and veterans who sustained appearance-altering conflict injuries
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 …
Contextual dimensions of moral injury: An interdisciplinary review
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 …
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Validation of the adapted response to stressful experiences scale
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 …
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Mental Health Bullets
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 …
Grit was not associated to dropout in Dutch Marine recruits
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 …
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When does subordinate performance strengthen abusive supervision? A study of a three-way interaction in Korean military
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 …
The influence of romantic relationships in assessment of suicide risk in U.S. Army Soldiers
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.
Stereotyping of student service members and Veterans on a university campus in the U.S
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.
Defining integrity: An approach and military application
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 …
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Veterans to workplace: Keys to successful transition
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, …
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Interpersonal trauma histories and relationship functioning among LGB Veteran couples seeking PTSD treatment
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 …
Protective And Risk Factors For 5-Year Survival in the Oldest Old Veterans: Data From the Veterans Health Administration
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 …
Understanding Veteransā Causal Attributions of Physical Symptoms
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 …
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Correlates of death among SARS-CoV-2 positive veterans: The contribution of lifetime tobacco use
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 young Afghanistan/Iraq War Veterans and civilians: Individual, social, and environmental risk factors and perception of unmet mental healthcare needs, United States, 2013
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 …
Short-term Variability in Outpatient Pain Intensity Scores in a National Sample of Older Veterans with Chronic Pain
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 …
Web-Based Problem-solving Training With and Without Peer Support in Veterans With Unmet Mental Health Needs: Pilot Study of Feasibility, User Acceptability, and Participant Engagement
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 …
The Impact of PTSD and mTBI on the Relationship Between Subjective and Objective Cognitive Deficits in Combat-Exposed Veterans
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, military adversities, and adult health outcomes among female Veterans in the UK
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 …
Direct skeletal fixation: A new treatment option for Canadian war amputees
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 …
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Qualitative analysis of long-term chronic pain program management outcomes: Veterans and civilians
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 …
Microprocessor knee versus non-microprocessor knee for backup device in lower limb prostheses: A qualitative study
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 …
Barriers and facilitators of help seeking among morally injured Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and service members: A qualitative analysis
Moral injury (MI) refers to the psycho-spiritual consequences of extremely challenging events that threaten oneās moral beliefs and core values. MI is characterized by intense shame, guilt, anger, loss of …
Living separately during the week: Influences on family functioning, health, and well-being of UK naval families
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 …
Characteristics, institutional behaviour, and post-release outcomes of federal Veteran and non-Veteran men offenders
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 …
Success in life after service: A perspective on conceptualizing the well-being of military Veterans
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 …
Adult attachment and spousal reports of conflict and quality of partner interactions during a post-deployment reunion
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 …
Exploring Canadian Veteransā priorities regarding chronic pain research: A qualitative study
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 …
A group-based chronic pain intervention using the Unlearn Your Pain method: A retrospective one-arm cohort study
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 …
Pain, mental health, and health care utilization of military Veterans compared to civilians in a chronic pain clinic
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 …
Renal Replacement Therapy and Incremental Hemodialysis for Veterans with Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease
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 …
Study protocol for a web-based personalized normative feedback alcohol intervention for young adult veterans
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 …
Socio-cultural dynamics in gender and military contexts: Seeking and understanding change
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 …
Intersecting Identities: Race, Military Affiliation, and Youth Attitudes towards War
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 …
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Writing Veteransā History: A Conversation on the Twentieth Century
This article is a conversation between five specialists of veteransā history on the current direction of the field and its importance to the study of war and society.
Women and War in the British Empire
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 …
Womenās Lived Experiences of Serving in the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve by Barbara T. Waruszynski and Kate H. MacEachern
This study examines women’s lived experiences of serving in the Canadian Primary Reserve and considers recruitment, employment and retention of women.
Lives in Transition: returning to civilian life with a physical injury or condition. Final report
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 …
Understanding āNegative Transitioningā in British Ex-Service Personnel
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 …
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Snapshot Mental Health
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 …
Financial Status and Well-being in Recently Separated Military Veterans
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 domainsāsatisfaction and …
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An Examination of Factors That Influence Receipt of Reproductive Health Screenings Among Female Veterans
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, …
Pain Catastrophizing Mediates the Relationship Between Pain Intensity and Sleep Disturbances in U.S. Veterans With Chronic Pain
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether psychological function variables mediate the sleepāpain relationship for veterans with chronic pain.
Creating a Process for the Implementation of Tiered Huddles in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center
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, …
Dose of Exercise Therapy Among Active Duty Soldiers With Chronic Pain Is Associated With Lower Risk of Long-Term Adverse Outcomes After Linking to the Veterans Health Administration
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 …
A Pilot Study Comparing Two Measures of Perceived Health Services Access Among Military Veterans With Musculoskeletal Injuries and Mental Health Conditions
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.
Optimizing Data on Race and Ethnicity for Veterans Affairs Patients
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.
Cause-Specific Mortality Among Norwegian Veterans Deployed to Afghanistan Between 2001 and 2019
This article explores the mortality rates of veterans who deployed to Afghanistan between 2001 and 2019.
Veteran Suicide: Missed Opportunities for Suicide Prevention Within Concealed Pistol License Curriculum
This article explores veteran suicide as a public health concern and examines various suicide prevention efforts.
U.S. Veterans and Civilians Describe Military News Coverage as Mediocre, Think Stories Affect Others More Than Themselves
This article asks the question of what veterans and the public think about military news coverage, including how veterans are covered in news reporting.
Sexual assault in the US military: A review of the literature and recommendations for the future
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 …
Sexual Harassment and Assault in the U.S. Military: A Review of Policy and Research Trends
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 …
Sexual Assault in the U.S. Military: Trends and Responses
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 …
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines Sexual Harassment Survey
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 …
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Annual Medical Discharges in the UK Regular Armed Forces
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 …
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Psychological Adjustment After Military Operations: The Utility of Postdeployment Decompression for Supporting Health Readjustment
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 āhomefrontā. …
Disciplinary Offences at the Court Martial
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.
Characteristics, institutional behaviour, and post-release outcomes of federal Veteran and non-Veteran men offenders
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 …
Success in life after service: A perspective on conceptualizing the well-being of military Veterans
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 …
Living separately during the week: Influences on family functioning, health, and well-being of UK naval families
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, …
Microprocessor knee versus non-microprocessor knee for backup device in lower limb prostheses: A qualitative study
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 …
Barriers and facilitators of help seeking among morally injured Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and service members: A qualitative analysis
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 …
Qualitative analysis of long-term chronic pain program management outcomes: Veterans and civilians
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 …
Interpreting for the Afghanistan Spanish Force
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 …
University Students from Military Families: the same, but different
This research investigated the experiences of university undergraduate students from military families at Brunel University London.
Exploring complex-PTSD comorbidity in trauma-exposed Northern Ireland veterans
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 …
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āLashings of Grog and Girlsā: Masculinity and Sexuality in the Rehabilitation of Facially Disfigured Servicemen in the Second World War
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.
Perpetual War with the Brother Nation: An Analysis of Ukrainian Veterans, Cultural Identity and Historical Trauma
This study analyses interpretations of pain from Ukrainian combat veterans who are serving in the war in the east of Ukraine.
Military Sexual Trauma: Gender, Military Cultures, and the Medicalization of Abuse in Contemporary America
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 …
The Relationship between Veteransā Employment Program Component Use and Career Advancement Over Time
This study sought to understand what components of employment programs would positively affect career advancement in recently transitioned US veterans.
Understanding the Mental Health Needs of a Community-Sample of UK Women 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 …
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Adverse childhood experiences, military adversities, and adult health outcomes among female Veterans in the UK
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 …
Substance Use, Financial Stress, Employment Disruptions, and Anxiety among [US] Veterans during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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 …
A systematic review of posttraumatic stress and resilience trajectories: Identifying predictors for future treatment of veterans and service members.
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 …
UK Armed Forces Mental Health: Annual Summary & Trends Over Time, 2007/08 to 2020/21
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 …
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UK service personnel medical discharges: financial year 2020/21
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 …
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The mental health of [US] Vietnam theater veteransāthe lasting effects of the war: 2016ā2017 Vietnam Era Health Retrospective Observational Study
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 …
Women in World War II Royal Australian Air Force Bands: An Untold Story
This study uses archival research, contemporary media reports and interviews with Womenās Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) veterans to explore the lives and duties of this previously unacknowledged group of …
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Contextual dimensions of moral injury: An interdisciplinary review
This review advances the concept of moral injury, which refers to the psychological impact of violations of oneās moral expectations and beliefs. By means of a systematic literature review, it …
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Peace of mind: Promoting psychological growth and reducing the suffering of [Israeli] combat veterans
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 …
Post-deployment screening for mental disorders and tailored advice about help-seeking in the UK military: a cluster randomised controlled trial
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 …
Long-Term Correlates of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury on Postconcussion Symptoms After Deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan in the UK Military
This study assessed whether mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) Ā reported by UK service personnel between 2007 and 2009 was associated with post-concussion symptoms (PCS) 7 to 8 years later. The …
UK veterans’ mental health and well-being before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal cohort study
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 …
PTSD symptoms and tinnitus severity: An analysis of [US] veterans with posttraumatic headaches
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 …
Cause-Specific Mortality Among Norwegian Veterans Deployed to Afghanistan Between 2001 and 2019
This study investigated cause of death in a cohort of 9,192 Norwegian veterans deployed to Afghanistan between 2001 and 2019. There were 77 deathsĀ in the cohort, 10 of which …
Dose of Exercise Therapy Among Active Duty [US] Soldiers with Chronic Pain Is Associated with Lower Risk of Long-Term Adverse Outcomes After Linking to the Veterans Health Administration
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 …
Pain Catastrophizing Mediates the Relationship Between Pain Intensity and Sleep Disturbances in U.S. Veterans with Chronic Pain
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 …
A latent profile analysis of the dissociative subtype of PTSD in a sample of UK Armed Forces veterans residing in Northern Ireland
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 …
Sex, military occupation and rank are associated with risk of anterior cruciate ligament injury in tactical-athletes
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 …
Insider Research: Ensuring Authenticity in Online Research
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 …
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Efficacy of mirror therapy and virtual reality therapy in alleviating phantom limb pain: a meta-analysis and systematic review
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 …
Military Experience and School Leadership Development in North Carolina
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 participantsā interpersonal …
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RAF Families Federation 2021 Annual Report
This annual report provides information and survey responses from members on how the Families Federation helps all RAF personnel and families.
Overcoming Sexual Trauma with Equine Therapy
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 …
Positive Future: Getting Transition Right in Scotland – Health & Wellbeing
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 …
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Stress and Coping among Post-9/11 Veterans During COVID-19: A Qualitative Exploration
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 …
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Leaving The Armed Forces and Living as a Civilian
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 …
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Understanding āNegative Transitioningā in British Ex-Service Personnel: End-of-Award Report
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, …
Sustained positive behaviour change of wounded, injured and sick UK military following an adaptive adventure sports and health coaching recovery course
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 …
UK military women: mental health, military service and occupational adjustment
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 …
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Similarities between military and medical service: stigma of seeking mental health assistance
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 …
Resilience to mental health problems and the role of deployment status among U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers
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 …
Perceived unit climate of support for mental health as a predictor of stigma, beliefs about treatment, and help-seeking behaviors among military personnel
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 …
Mental health, physical health, and health-related behaviors of U.S. Army Special Forces
This paper examines the health and health-related behaviors of Army Special Forces personnel in comparison with two distinct, but functionally similar Army groups.
Outdoor and Adventurous Activities in Supporting Wounded, Injured and Sick Military Personnel and Veterans
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 …
Mental Health Outcomes Among Military Service Members After Severe Injury in Combat and TBI
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 …
Health and Wellbeing in an Outdoor and Adventure Sports Context
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 …
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Low back pain, mental health symptoms, and quality of life among injured service members
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 …
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Factor structure of deployment experiences and relations to mental health disorders among treatment-seeking Canadian armed forces personnel and veterans
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 …
Combat exposure and co-occurring mental health problems in UK Armed Forces personnel
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 …
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Australian military and veteran’s mental health care part 1: an introduction to cultural essentials for clinicians
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 …
‘you donāt want to be a candidate for punishment’: A qualitative analysis of lgbt service member ‘outness’
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 …
