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: Chronic pain conditions and mental disorders have high prevalence rates in military populations. However, few investigations have examined the comorbidity …
Abstract: Background: Fibromyalgia is a poorly understood, chronically disabling pain syndrome. While research has focused on its clinical presentation and treatment, less is …
Summary: This report adds the families’ voice to an existing transition evidence base and proposes a vision for families in transition: families that are equipped with accurate …
Abstract: The Institute for Employment Research at the University of Warwick, QinetiQ and X-Forces Enterprise were commissioned by Forces in Mind Trust to understand what more …
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the (a) prevalence of unmet caregiver needs across eight health care and social service needs and the (b) impact of unmet needs …
This report is a review of evidence on the health of UK veterans with post-combat disorders and their transition to civilian life. The review identifies why some veterans have …
Abstract: While it is known that some UK Armed Forces (UK AF) personnel and veterans experience physical and mental health problems, the possible future healthcare needs of …
Abstract: Estimates suggest that hundreds of thousands of military service members will transition out of the U.S. military in the coming years. The state of Alabama has among the …
Summary: This article explores the myths surrounding veteran post-conflict difficulties, specifically examining why misleading information and erroneous beliefs still exist.
This information sheet was originally produced for Service Leavers of the British Army, to explore and build understanding of the emotional pathways of military transition to …
Abstract: Over the last 10 years, the UK armed forces (UKAF) have been involved in operations worldwide. Mental health in the armed forces (AF) has been the subject of …
Abstract: Introduction Despite increases in the number of ex-service personnel seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), there remain a number of barriers to …