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: 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 …
Abstract: Veterans involved with the criminal justice system represent a particularly vulnerable population who experience high rates of both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Abstract: This quarterly statistical release provides summary statistics on applications, payments and purchases made under the Forces Help to Buy (FHTB) scheme. In addition, …
Abstract: Background: Understanding vaping patterns of electronic cigarette (EC) use is important to understand the real-life exposure to EC vapor. Long term information on vaping …
Abstract: Peer support may be an effective strategy to improve heart healthy behaviors among populations who have a strong communal identity, such as women veterans. Women …
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 …
Abstract: Background: The polytraumatic nature of traumatic brain injury (TBI) makes diagnosis and treatment difficult. Objectives: To (1) characterise information needs among …
Abstract: While opioid prescriptions have increased alarmingly in the United States (US), their use for unexplained chronic gastrointestinal (GI) pain (eg, irritable bowel …
Abstract: This report presents the first-wave findings of an ongoing project funded by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) called Sanctions, Support and Service Leavers: Welfare …