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: Objective: To evaluate veteran patient and provider perceptions and preferences on complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) for headache management. Background: The …
Abstract: Effective, rigorously evaluated nonpharmacological treatments for chronic pain are needed. This study compared the effectiveness of training in hypnosis (HYP) and …
Abstract: The Veterans Affairs Canada Well-being Framework describes seven areas of well-being that contribute to a military member’s successful return to the civilian world. …
Abstract: Introduction: There is still uncertainty around the impact of combat exposure on the life span of war veterans. Therefore we made use of a natural experiment to study the …
Abstract: This study examined the impact of perceived social support on mental health and psychosocial functioning in combat veterans after military deployment, including veterans …
Abstract: Introduction: Transforming Health and Resilience through Integration of Values-based Experiences (THRIVE) is a complimentary and integrative health program. THRIVE is …
Abstract: The transfer of care between different health and social care systems are often associated with poor outcomes and disengagement. Indeed, following the transition from …
Abstract: This Action Plan will deliver a further significant shift in how we support our veteran community and provide the solid foundation on which we will continue to build over …
Abstract: Objectives: Scholars have theorized that the initial period after military discharge may be a particularly vulnerable time for veterans. Yet, several recent studies raise …
Abstract: Introduction: Military sexual trauma (MST) has been a concern within our U.S. military for many years. Many interventions have been found to benefit this population, …
Abstract: Consensus guidelines recommend multimodal chronic pain treatment with increased use of non-pharmacological treatment modalities (NPM), including as first-line therapies. …
Abstract: In the military, good oral health is essential for combat readiness. The Royal Netherlands Armed Forces (RNAF) Dental Service is responsible for delivering a high …