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Pilot study: The effectiveness of physiotherapy-led screening for patients requiring an orthopedic intervention

Abstract: Introduction: In Canada, wait times for orthopedic surgery represent a significant delay in care for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. To improve access, new …

The Prevalence Rate of Smoking Among Veterans: A Forgotten Epidemic

Abstract: The prevalence of smoking is documented in the general population; however, few studies have explored the prevalence of smoking among U.S. Veterans. Smoking is a risk …

Longitudinal study of medical downgrades in the Royal Air Force

Abstract: As the focus of the Royal Air Force (RAF) shifts from sustained to contingency operations and the number of personnel is reduced, the burden of retained, medically …

Veterans' Experiences With Accessing Community Emergency Care

Abstract: Under current regulations, there are three separate authorities for which the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) can pay for emergency medical care received by …

Exploring Canadian Veterans’ Priorities Regarding Chronic Pain Research: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: The prevalence of chronic pain among Canadian Armed Forces Regular Force Veterans released from service between 1998 and 2007 is twice as high as the general population, …

Identifying and characterising adverse childhood experiences (ACE) in a Northern Irish military veteran population

Abstract: The experience of childhood adversities, particularly those related to maltreatment and household dysfunction, has been consistently documented in the extant literature …

Identifying release-related precursors to suicide among Canadian Veterans between 1976 and 2012

Abstract: The Veteran Suicide Mortality Study describes the risk of death by suicide for Canadian Veterans using data linkage at Statistics Canada. The study includes Veterans …

Exploring Health Outcomes for U.S. Veterans Compared to Non-Veterans from 2003 to 2019

Abstract: The physical demands on U.S. service members have increased significantly over the past several decades as the number of military operations requiring overseas …

A case-control study examining the association between service-related mental ill-health and dementia in male military veterans over the age of 65

Abstract: Dementia is currently incurable, irreversible and a major cause of disability for the world’s older population. The identification, and early intervention of …

Sex, race, and risk of dementia diagnosis after traumatic brain injury among older veterans

This study investigates whether sex and race differences exist in dementia diagnosis risk associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) among older veterans.

Shannon’s ETS (Expiration of Term of Service) Experience: How Engaging with Veterans Informs Researchers and Shapes Practice

Abstract: Shannon, an Army Veteran, shares her experience with ETS and the subsequent challenges she faced during her transition to civilian life. The clarity with which Shannon …