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The Development of the Military Service Identification Tool: Identifying Military Veterans in a Clinical Research Database Using Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning

Abstract: BACKGROUND:Electronic health care records (EHRs) are a rich source of health-related information, with potential for secondary research use. In the United Kingdom, there …

Similarities between military and medical service: stigma of seeking mental health assistance

Abstract: Studies have identified that there are many barriers to treatment of mental health illnesses in military populations, including the negative-associated stigma. One such …

“But Meanwhile the Dead Poison Us and Those Who Come after Us”: The Presence of Ghosts in Veterans’ Writing and Art and the Implications for Medical Professionals

Abstract: This article reviews the use of ghosts in veterans’ writing and art from world war one to present day. The review suggests that by using the ghost to connect narrative …

High-Risk, High-Impact Health Services Research: Developing an Innovation Initiative

Abstract: As health systems strive towards innovative solutions to healthcare problems, research programs should be a crucial resource to support the evidence base of innovation. …

Predictors of not working among treatment-seeking UK veterans: a cross-sectional study

Abstract: Introduction: Many veterans do well reintegrating to civilian life following military service. Yet, many face difficulties in finding and securing work. Veterans are …

Effects of military life on changes in body mass index of enlisted men: a cross-sectional study

Abstract: Background: Obesity is a serious health problem with an incidence that is increasing rapidly. Enlisted men are a distinctive group characterised by 24-hour …

Disordered eating and military populations: Understanding the role of adverse childhood experiences

Abstract: Introduction: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and disordered eating are both common in military populations, yet research on their connection is limited. This …

Aeromedical Evacuation: Experiences From the UK Military Level 2 Hospital in Bentiu, South Sudan, During Op TRENTON

Abstract: Introduction: Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) is a vital role of the Defence Medical Services (DMS). With a far-reaching defence global footprint, an AE capability is …

The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2019

Abstract: This report is intended under the Armed Forces Act 2011 to ensure that Parliament, on behalf of the people of the UK, can understand how the Covenant continues to be …

Health and Wellbeing in an Outdoor and Adventure Sports Context

Abstract: Outdoor and adventure sports (OAS) have been linked to positive health and wellbeing outcomes. This Special Edition brings together cutting-edge research and thought on …

Barriers to Seeking Mental Health Services among Adolescents in Military Families

Abstract: Military families with adolescents experience high levels of stress associated with parental deployment, but many of these families do not seek or utilize mental health …

Coming Home Revisited: Family Life and Military Deployment

Abstract: The war in Iraq and Afghanistan has involved the deployment of hundreds of thousands of American soldiers, many of whom are married and have children. The experience of …