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Understanding the Needs of Older Merchant Navy Veterans

Abstract: The Institute of Public Care was commissioned by Seafarers UK to undertake a research project spanning two years which overall aims to 1) Better define and understand …

Beyond the Finish Line. Research insights from the Invictus Games longitudinal study

Abstract: Participation in sport for recovery through the Invictus Games has been shown to have a significant short- and long-term positive impact on the recovery journey of …

MOD Health and Safety Statistics: Annual Summary & Trends Over Time 2014/15 – 2018/19

Abstract: This statistical bulletin summarises information on injury and illness incidents among UK Armed Forces personnel, Ministry of Defence (MOD) Civilian employees, Other …

Endogenous theta stimulation during meditation predicts reduced opioid dosing following treatment with Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement

Abstract: Veterans experience chronic pain at greater rates than the rest of society and are more likely to receive long-term opioid therapy (LTOT), which, at high doses, is …

COVID-19: Impact on the health and wellbeing of ex-serving personnel (Veterans-CHECK) protocol paper

Abstract: Introduction: We will use a sub-sample of a current longitudinal study to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the health and wellbeing of ex-service personnel in the …

Out of the shadows: Chronic pain in Canadian Armed Forces veterans — Proceedings of a workshop at the 2019 Forum of the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research

Abstract: This commentary summarizes proceedings of a workshop on chronic pain in military personnel and veterans (released personnel) at the Annual Forum of the Canadian …

Comparing negative health indicators in male and female veterans with the Canadian general population

Abstract: Introduction: Sex-based information on differences between Canadian veterans and the general population is important to understand veterans’ unique health needs and …

Afghanistan and Iraq amputation statistics: 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2020

Anstract: This annual statistics report provides information on the number of UK service personnel who experienced an amputation for the five-year period 1 April 2015 to 31 March …

Afghanistan and Iraq amputation statistics: 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2020

Abstract: This annual report provides statistical information on the number of UK service personnel who suffered an amputation for the five-year period 1 April 2015 to 31 March …

Annual Medical Discharges in the UK Regular Armed Forces, 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2020

Abstract: This official statistic provides time trends for the last five years of medical discharges among UK regular service personnel with a focus on the most recent year of …

Successful Aging in Older US Veterans: Results From the 2019-2020 National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Objective: To identify the current prevalence, and sociodemographic, military, health, and psychosocial correlates of successful aging in older US veterans. Methods: …