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: Women have played a vital role in the U.S. military for decades, with their presence steadily increasing. However, despite this growth, research on the unique …
Abstract: Importance: Agent Orange (AO), a toxic herbicide mixture contaminated with carcinogenic dioxin, was widely used during the Vietnam War. Although epidemiologic evidence …
Abstract: Notably, at the study’s onset, the participants, which were newly-joined Team RWB members, were generally more unhealthy than the general population. They displayed …
Abstract: This report details a bench to bedside translation of behavioral and social science research into a clinical program as a result of a collaboration between two United …
Abstract: Military veterans have high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) along with multi-morbid problems, including physical pain and problematic substance use. The …
Abstract: Military veterans have high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) along with multi-morbid problems, including physical pain and problematic substance use. The …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Foot ulcers are a common complication of diabetes, often resulting from peripheral neuropathy and inadvertent trauma. Poor healing is exacerbated by …
Abstract: Introduction: The transition from military to civilian life can be a significant challenge for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans, with approximately 39% experiencing …
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with increased risk of both death and dementia in older adults, but no prognostic models currently …
Abstract: The transtheoretical model of health behavior change (TTM) is a leading theoretical framework of motivation for healthful lifestyle modification and has been employed …
Abstract:Debates persist regarding the cardiovascular health effects of cannabis use. However, the prevalence of cannabis use among medically vulnerable populations, such as …
Abstract: Objective: To conduct a needs assessment to learn about women Veterans’ needs, priorities, preferences, and experiences with mobility assistive technology (MAT). …