A comprehensive searchable repository providing access to international evidence and reports about the Armed Forces community. Updated each month using robust methodology, the repository can be used confidently by all to identify and access relevant evidence. A user-friendly search tool is available to support your research needs and includes the ability to specify key words, themes, author, year of publication, country of origin, methods used, and whether items have been peer reviewed.
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Active duty service members (ADSMs) may be at heightened risk for eating disorders (EDs) and sub-clinical disordered eating (DE). ADSMs are also at a high …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: In recent conflicts, injuries to urogenital organs ranged from 5 to 7.2% of all combat-related injuries. Open surgery remains the main approach in combat …
Abstract: Objective: This study examines the incidence of injuries among active component service members in Military Working Dog (MWD) handler occupations compared to three other …
Abstract: This pilot examined prodromal markers in post-9/11 Veterans with TBI and probable REM sleep behavior disorder (N = 12). RBD was confirmed in 5 of 10 (50 %) participants …
Abstract: The VA Million Veteran Program (MVP) is a nationwide initiative that seeks to examine how genes influence health and behaviors in military veterans. An article by Merritt …
Abstract: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is an established treatment for acute acoustic trauma (AAT), with early intervention believed to improve hearing recovery. Evidence …
Abstract: Background: Cumulative exposure to critical incidents and life-threatening events leads to significant risk for Veterans and First Responders (VFRs) developing mental ill …
Abstract: Introduction: Chronic pain is common among Veterans, some of whom use cannabis for pain. We conducted a feasibility pilot study of a novel coaching intervention to help …
Abstract: Introduction: Chronic pain is common among Veterans, some of whom use cannabis for pain. We conducted a feasibility pilot study of a novel coaching intervention to help …
Abstract: Background: Literature on how to translate information extracted from clinical progress notes into numeric scores for 3-step theory of suicide (3ST) factors is …
Abstract: Building on emerging literature, a new self-report inventory was developed to assess multiple psychological attributes relevant to adaptability in remote warriors. …
Abstract: Self-criticism, or negative self-evaluation characterized by often unrealistic personal standards and a harsh self-view, is a relevant transdiagnostic construct for …