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The Armed Forces Covenant

Abstract: The Armed Forces Covenant outlines society's obligation to those who have served in the Armed Forces. Those who have served should face no disadvantage compared to other …

The impact of substance use disorders on treatment engagement among justice-involved veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Veterans involved with the criminal justice system represent a particularly vulnerable population who experience high rates of both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) …

Transition in Scotland

Transition from the Armed Forces to civilian life invariably involves leaving behind a job, a home, a community and a unique way of life. Most Servicemen and women and their …

Veterans’ Health Needs Assessment: UK, South West Peninsula

This Health Needs Assessment seeks to understand the health and wellbeing needs of the veteran population in the South West Peninsula (of the United Kingdom) to guide decisions …

The effect of a service dog on salivary cortisol awakening response in a military population with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Recent studies suggest a therapeutic effect of psychiatric service dogs for military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but are limited by self-report …

Veterans’ Health & Wellbeing: A Distinctive Scottish Approach

Abstract: This report assesses the health and wellbeing services available to veterans living in Scotland. It sets out recommendations to the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland …

Clinical Information Seeking in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Survey of Veterans Health Administration Polytrauma Care Team Members

Abstract: Background: The polytraumatic nature of traumatic brain injury (TBI) makes diagnosis and treatment difficult. Objectives: To (1) characterise information needs among …

Opioid Medication Use in Patients with Gastrointestinal Diagnoses vs. Unexplained Gastrointestinal Symptoms in the US Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: While opioid prescriptions have increased alarmingly in the United States (US), their use for unexplained chronic gastrointestinal (GI) pain (eg, irritable bowel …

An Interdisciplinary Pain Rehabilitation Program for Veterans with Chronic Pain : Description and Initial Evaluation of Outcomes

Abstract: Objective: Chronic pain conditions are prominent among Veterans. To leverage the biopsychosocial model of pain and comprehensively serve Veterans with chronic pain, the …

Gambling problems and the impact of family in UK armed forces veterans

Abstract: Background and aims: International evidence indicates elevated problem gambling rates in armed forces veterans compared with the general population. Gambling problems …

Patient-aligned Care Team Engagement to Connect Veterans Experiencing Homelessness With Appropriate Health Care

Veterans experiencing homelessness frequently use emergency and urgent care (ED). This article discusses howprimary care treatment engagement can reduce ED visits and increase …

Psychotropic Pharmacotherapy Associated With QT Prolongation Among Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: In 2012, the Food and Drug Administration issued Drug Safety Communications on several drugs associated with QT prolongation and fatal ventricular arrhythmias. Among …