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Comparative study of hypertension, diabetes, dementia and smoking in military Veterans and non-Veterans: A quantitative study using primary healthcare data

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Primary healthcare (PHC) patient medical records contain Systematised Nomenclature of Medicine-Clinical Terms (SNOMED-CT) that include information regarding …

‘One is too many’ preventing self-harm and suicide in military Veterans: A quantitative evaluation

Abstract: Introduction In 2021, the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust allocated over £2 million to programmes designed to have a clear and demonstrable impact on suicide …

Evaluation of the NHS England ‘Op COURAGE’ High Intensity Service for military veterans with significant mental health problems

Abstract: In November 2020, The NHS for England launched a pilot High Intensity Service (HIS) programme for treating military veterans complex mental health problems. Seven …

Prevalence and risk factors of suicide and suicidal ideation in veterans who served in the British Armed Forces: a systematic review

Abstract: Research into the factors resulting in suicide in the military veteran population has yet to reach a consensus. Available research is concentrated on a small number of …

Where are all the veterans? A mixed methods assessment of a systematic strategy to increase veteran registration in UK primary healthcare practices

Abstract: Objectives: To identify effective initiatives to increase veteran registration in UK primary healthcare (PHC) practices. Design: A structured and systematic strategy was …

Experiences of ethnic minority personnel in the armed forces: A systematic review

Abstract: Ethnic minority personnel experience greater levels of harassment and discrimination than their nonminority counterparts. This review demonstrates the impact of these …

The Veteran Friendly Practice Accreditation Programme: a Mixed-Methods Evaluation

Abstract: The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Veteran Friendly Practice Accreditation Programme launched in 2019, aiming to allow practices to better identify, …

Nursing care for the military veteran and their family

Abstract: Armed Forces personnel risk their lives in defence of their country, whilst their families are exposed to regular changes in location and spending long periods apart. …

Improving Research and Initiatives to Support Veterans and their Families

Abstract: This highlight article discusses that people join the armed forces for a multidure of reasons and discusses how best to support the varied group of Veterans and their …

Prevalence of common mental health disorders in military veterans: using primary healthcare data

Abstract: Introduction: Serving military personnel and military veterans have been identified as having a high prevalence of mental disorders. Since 1985, UK patients’ primary …

Self-Compassion and Veteran's Health: A Scoping Review

Abstract: There is evidence to suggest that self-compassion is related to positive health and wellbeing outcomes, therefore, this paper explores this concept within the military …

An evaluation and critical analysis of the impact of the Aged Veterans Fund

Abstract: There has been research on the numbers and needs of an ageing society yet, relatively little is known about the specific needs of older veterans, and the effectiveness …