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: Heart Failure (HF) care requires substantial care coordination between patients, patients' informal caregivers, and clinicians, but few studies have examined …
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 …
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) …
Abstract: The use of strength and conditioning (S&C) in musculoskeletal rehabilitation has gained wide acceptance among the rehabilitation community. However, there is an …
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 …
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 …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military health care personnel face numerous risks to mental health, including those associated with combat injury, although no study has described combat …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …