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The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2014

Abstract: This is the third Annual Report, and as with previous year’s it seeks to set out the key achievements from this year and the areas where we know there is still more to …

Are the Armed Forces Understood and Supported by the Public? A View from the United Kingdom

Abstract: Despite the importance of public opinion in supporting the military and their missions, little is known about how the UK public perceive their Armed Forces. This article …

A Review of Organizational Strategies for Reducing Sexual Harassment: Insights from the U. S. Military

Abstract: Sexual harassment is a form of sexual victimization with its roots in sexism. Despite efforts to reduce its prevalence, it continues to be one of the most common forms …

Are Communities Ready? Assessing Providers’ Practices, Attitudes, and Knowledge About Military Personnel

Abstract: One potential barrier to helping returning military personnel and their families is a lack of community providers skilled to help these groups. Although capacity and …

Military family physicians’ perceptions of a pocket point-of-care ultrasound device in clinical practice

Abstract: Point-of-care ultrasonography with a pocket ultrasound device, General Electric Medical Systems Vscan (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), has been shown to be effective and easy to …

Netherlands Veterans' Core Data 2014

Abstract: In conducting the Core Data of Veterans for 2014 survey, the organisation hoped to gain a clearer understanding of the wishes, needs and experiences of veterans as …

One Day at a Time: The Experiences of Partners of Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: The intimate partners of veterans living with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often have few opportunities to articulate in their own words how the disorder affects …

Integrated Support Network and Information, Guidance and Advice: Issues affecting veterans and their families

Abstract: This project has been commissioned by FiMT. The research into the subject matter is being carried out by Manchester Business School who have been asked to conduct a …

Service Life and Beyond – Institution or Culture?

Abstract: In the UK, armed services personnel are perceived to become institutionalised during service, with negative connotations, especially in the process of transition to …

Effects of school-based interventions with US military-connected children: A systematic review

Abstract: Objective: To examine the effects of school-based interventions on the well-being of military-connected children (i.e., dependents of U.S. military service members, …

Traumatic Stress and Affect Management in Military Families

Abstract: The war-time deployment of a service member creates significant stress for the family system that supports that person’s transition into combat, combat duty, and …

Traumatic Limb Loss and the Needs of the Family - Current Research: Policy and Practice Implications

Abstract: Blesma has always attended to the families of its Members (the limbless veterans).We appreciate the benefits of a holistic approach to support and the value of family …