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Patient, caregiving partner, and clinician recommendations for improving heart failure care in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Heart Failure (HF) care requires substantial care coordination between patients, patients' informal caregivers, and clinicians, but few studies have examined …

Trends in Scottish Veterans' Health

Abstract: This study from the University of Glasgow, compared the medical record of 78,000 veterans in Scotland with over 250,000 non-veterans, looking at trends in their long-term …

Use of a treadmill, lift, and carry battery as a composite functional performance test: Analysis of data from a pragmatic randomized controlled trial in a military population participating in a functional restoration program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The treadmill, lift, and carry (TLC) battery is a composite functional performance test created to measure the effectiveness of a functional restoration (FR) …

Integration of strength training into UK Defence Rehabilitation practice: current trends and future challenges

Abstract: The use of strength and conditioning (S&C) in musculoskeletal rehabilitation has gained wide acceptance among the rehabilitation community. However, there is an …

Neurosurgical management of penetrating spinal cord injury in the French Armed Forces during the Afghan campaign

Abstract: From March 2010 to June 2013, the French neurosurgical team at Kabul International Airport (KaIA) role 3 hospital managed 11 cases of war-related penetrating spinal cord …

Pharmacovigilance in defence primary healthcare: a simple educational intervention to raise awareness of risk of opioid dependency

Abstract: Opioid medicines provide relief from acute pain; however, long-term use (in non-cancer pain) carries risk of dependence and addiction. An opioid epidemic has been well …

The psychological consequences of combat injury among U.S. Navy health care personnel

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military health care personnel face numerous risks to mental health, including those associated with combat injury, although no study has described combat …

Age‐friendly care in the Veterans Health Administration: Past, present, and future

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has long recognized the need for age-friendly care. VHA leadership anticipated the impact of aging World War II veterans on VA …

Cancer incidence and etiology in the active duty population of U.S. Military

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: As members of the military, all active duty service members (ADS) must meet physical fitness requirements and are provided with equal-access healthcare …

Identification of Implementation Strategies Using the CFIR-ERIC Matching Tool to Mitigate Barriers in a Primary Care Model for Older Veterans

Abstract: As the proportion of the U.S. population over 65 and living with complex chronic conditions grows, understanding how to strengthen the implementation of age-sensitive …

Promoting Military Women's Health Through Research Design

Abstract: Although active duty women (ADW) represent over 17% of the total U.S. Armed Forces, there are few evidence-based guidelines to promote the health of women who serve in …