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: This study assessed healthcare utilization in the first year after combat-related lower extremity injuries in 4275 U.S. Service members. Varying injury …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Sleep difficulties that cause some degree of distress or impairment, but do not meet full diagnostic criteria for insomnia (i.e., subthreshold insomnia) are …
Abstract:Although previous research has examined the link between attachment style and health-risk behaviors (HRBs), no prior studies have specifically focused on military spouses, …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The mortality risk associated with loss of in-person outpatient visits or transition to virtual care in patients with heart failure (HF) during the COVID-19 …
Abstract: The Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to improve the quality of life and long-term health outcomes for veterans facing unique sleep challenges related to their military …
Abstract: Background: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) are a pillar of kidney disease therapy, but their efficacy remains unknown in autosomal dominant …
Abstract: Background: Musculoskeletal trauma involving the lower extremities is an unfortunately prevalent injury pattern in contemporary warfare, and the secondary health …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Military Health System uses a readiness program that identifies the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) necessary for surgeons to provide combat …
Abstract: Objective: The present study examined whether self-blame from sexual assault while in the military mediated associations between institutional betrayal from sexual …
Abstract:Background: Recent legislation, the MISSION Act and the PACT Act, expanded access to and utilization of non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care; more Veterans …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine site-level differences in telemental health use within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Findings aim to identify barriers to telemental …
Abstract:Background: The COVID-19 pandemic challenged healthcare systems like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pivot to new models of care and keep up with rapidly …