A comprehensive searchable repository providing access to international evidence and reports about the Armed Forces community. Updated each month using robust methodology, the repository can be used confidently by all to identify and access relevant evidence. A user-friendly search tool is available to support your research needs and includes the ability to specify key words, themes, author, year of publication, country of origin, methods used, and whether items have been peer reviewed.
Abstract: A 30-year-old female Canadian Forces (CF) Veteran* presents to a family physician for a first visit. She complains of back and knee pain and feelings of depression. She …
Abstract: We determined the demographic, health, functional, and satisfaction factors related to lower-limb prosthesis or wheelchair use among veterans with lower-limb amputation. …
Abstract: Research on military populations indicates that failure to complete training is a significant problem for armed forces around the world. The present study estimated the …
Abstract: Objective: The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom severity and four significant health …
Abstract: In May 2008, the European and International Unit for Age Concern England (ACE), supported by The Royal British Legion (TRBL) invited tenders for a mapped analysis of …
Abstract: This study of 310 women and 315 men, homeless veterans, who abuse substances is designed to examine predictors of readmission to inpatient drug treatment in a two-year …
Abstract: This study compared the occurrence of child maltreatment in military and nonmilitary populations. Data came from the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System. All …
Abstract: Combat exposure is associated with increased rates of mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety when Soldiers return home. …
Abstract: This study used meta-analysis to examine the relationship between childhood exposure to domestic violence and children's internalizing, externalizing, and trauma …
Abstract: An important medical concern of the Iraq war is the potential long-term effect of mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion, particularly from blast explosions. …
Little research has examined how older veterans view the long-term care facility as place and how they make meaning of their experiences within specific places. This study examined …
Abstract: This thesis has identified a number of factors which explain why those leaving the armed forces after 22 years or more of army service make successful transitions to …