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Strategy for our Veterans: UK Government Consultation Response

Summary: This document is the response to the UK Government Consultation Paper, containing a summary of the contributions and the initial action plan to move towards achieving the …

Geographic Variation in Obesity, Behavioral Treatment, and Bariatric Surgery for Veterans

Abstract: Objective This study aims to describe geographic variation in veterans’ prevalence of obesity, participation in Veterans Health Administration’s behavioral weight …

Social causation or social erosion? Evaluating the association between social support and PTSD among Veterans in a transition program

Abstract: Introduction: Social support’s association with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Veterans is well established. One explanation for this link is social causation …

Treatment Pathways for Veterans who Access Secondary Mental Health Care Services in the United Kingdom: A Feasibility Study

This report explores veteran access to secondary mental health care services within the UK.

Offending Behaviour, Health and Wellbeing of Military Veterans in the Criminal Justice System

Abstract: A small but significant proportion of military veterans become involved in the criminal justice system (CJS) after leaving service. Liaison and Diversion (L&D) …

Suffering in the shadows: Interviews with wives of combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and/or traumatic brain injury

Abstract: The body of research examining issues confronting combat veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars continues to grow. However, this research focuses primarily upon …

Prevalence of comorbid chronic pain and mental health conditions in Canadian Armed Forces active personnel: analysis of a cross-sectional survey

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain conditions and mental disorders have high prevalence rates in military populations. However, few investigations have examined the comorbidity …

Gender Differences in the Prevalence of Fibromyalgia and in Concomitant Medical and Psychiatric Disorders: A National Veterans Health Administration Study

Abstract: Background: Fibromyalgia is a poorly understood, chronically disabling pain syndrome. While research has focused on its clinical presentation and treatment, less is …

Lifting the Lid on Transition: The family experience and the support they need

Summary: This report adds the families’ voice to an existing transition evidence base and proposes a vision for families in transition: families that are equipped with accurate …

Service Needs and Health Outcomes Among Caregivers of Service Members and Veterans Following TBI

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the (a) prevalence of unmet caregiver needs across eight health care and social service needs and the (b) impact of unmet needs …

Transition from War: how veterans with post-combat disorders adjust to civilian life

This report is a review of evidence on the health of UK veterans with post-combat disorders and their transition to civilian life. The review identifies why some veterans have …