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: Background: Core challenges to primary care delivery for homeless-experienced patients include stigma, prolonged physiological and emotional stress, and a generalized …
Abstract: Health literacy is listed as an international health issue by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is one of the primary goals of Healthy People 2030 (USDHHR, 2023; …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Peacekeeping service in conflict zones might increase soldiers' risk of death as a consequence of physical and psychological exposure following in the wake …
Abstract: ObjectiveMethodResultsConclusionsUnderstanding the pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is crucial for effectively managing care. Diffusion tensor imaging …
Abstract: Pelvic health is an understudied area for female military personnel. This study aimed to explore the pelvic health concerns, prevalence rates, and co-existence of a wide …
Abstract: Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a deadly respiratory disease of older patients. IPF therapies (antifibrotics) are efficacious in slowing disease …
Abstract: Despite significant efforts to further reduce HIV incidence, including the introduction and scaling of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in 2012, the repeal of the "Don't …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Veterans with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (SZ/BP) experience excess mortality due to several reasons, including cancer. We evaluated whether disparities …
Abstract: Rationale: Service members exposed to burn pit emissions may be at risk for adverse health outcomes. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers screening medical …
Abstract:Background: Lewy bodies consisting of misfolded ɑ-synuclein accumulation and neurofibrillary tangles composed of hyperphosphorylated tau (p-tau) are common co-pathologies …
Abstract: Co-occurrence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and serious mental illnesses (SMI) is prevalent yet underappreciated, and significantly contributes to increased morbidity …
Abstract: PURPOSE: The Veterans Affairs Health Administration (VA) has experience using telehealth (TH) to deliver care to 10 million enrolled Veterans for many clinical care …