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: Chronic pain is a public health problem that significantly reduces quality of life. Although the aetiology is often unknown, recent evidence suggests that susceptibility …
Abstract: Background: Prior studies have indicated that administration of prolonged courses of oral antibiotics after Stage 2 reimplantation surgery for periprosthetic joint …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The benefits of exercise for older adults are well known; however, most older adults do not meet recommendations for regular physical activity. Alternative …
Abstract: Objectives: Recurrent stroke results in higher disability and mortality but might be mitigated through interventions that improve medication adherence. The medication …
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) is known, but the extent of TBI's role in developing AUD remains unclear. …
Abstract: Aim: The aim of this study was to develop and validate machine-learning algorithms predicting retention, overdoses, and all-cause mortality among US military veterans …
Abstract: This study examined rates and factors associated with past-year Veterans Health Administration (VHA) overall health care utilization and Department of Veterans Affairs …
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The objectives were (1) to conduct cluster analysis to explore patterns of outpatient prescription medications during the first year after combat-related …
Abstract: Introduction: Female veterans are the fastest growing group of new Veterans Health Administration (VA) users, and 40% identify as belonging to a racialized group. It is …
Abstract: Aim: Structural discrimination and racism (SDR) influences health outcomes, like substance use, for transgender individuals and those with minoritized racial/ethnic …
Abstract: Objective: Research on the sequelae of intimate partner violence (IPV) among women predominantly focuses on overall physical and mental health. A better understanding of …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Previous clinical data suggest that the presence of a pleural effusion is associated with poor survival. However, these studies were limited by either a small …