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COVID-19 Pandemic: A Collection of Relevant Publications from Military Medicine

Abstract: The most recent coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 and its subsequent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19),1 has reached pandemic proportions requiring unprecedented actions. One …

Integrating Mobile Technology and Social Support with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anger in Veterans with PTSD: A Pilot Study

Abstract: We conducted a pilot study incorporating mobile technology and social support into cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anger in veterans with posttraumatic stress …

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 …

Mental health outcomes associated with profiles of risk and resilience among U.S. Army spouses

Abstract: The current study examined patterns of risk and protective factors among military families and associations with mental health diagnoses among U.S. Army spouses. Spouses …

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. …

Spiritual Injuries—An Australian Defence Force Experience

Abstract: The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has recently completed a significant two-decade long series of major international deployments. With this has come a much greater …

Exploring the prevalence of gambling harm among active duty military personnel: a systematic scoping review

Abstract: The prevalence of gambling harm among active duty military personnel is a largely unexplored topic. With different forms of social gambling often found within (or in …

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 …

Use of Health Services Among Post-9/11 Veterans With Mental Health Conditions Within 90 Days of Separation From the Military

Abstract: The Veterans Metrics Initiative is a longitudinal survey study examining the military-to-civilian transition of a cohort of new post-9/11 veterans. This study identified …

A qualitative analysis of the impact of potentially morally injurious experiences in the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Moral injury (MI) refers to the psychological, social, and spiritual consequences of exposure to events that transgress core moral beliefs. Such consequences include …