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Clothing and individual equipment for the female soldier: Developing a framework to improve the evidence base which informs future design and evaluation

Abstract: The development of inclusive equipment and clothing is a priority across national defence departments that are part of The Technical Cooperation Programme. As such, a …

Understanding how traumatic brain injury-related changes in fluid biomarkers affect quality of life outcomes in Veterans: A prospective observational trial protocol (UNTANGLE)

Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of disability, with annual global incidence estimated as 69 million people. Survivors can experience …

UK female Veterans' physical health: Perceived impact of military service and experiences of accessing healthcare. Findings of a qualitative study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Women make up almost 14% of the UK's veteran population; however, little is known about female veterans' physical health and experiences of accessing …

Defining military sexual trauma: Establishing parameters and perspectives

Abstract: Background: The term military sexual trauma [MST] is increasingly used to describe instances of sexual harassment/assault that occur between serving personnel during …

Holding and rupture: Describing post-traumatic stress among former UK Army and Royal Marine personnel deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: Former UK military personnel who were previously deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in combat roles have exhibited elevated levels of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) …

Association of serum biomarkers with radiographic knee osteoarthritis, knee pain and function in a young, male, trauma-exposed population - Findings from the ADVANCE study

Abstract: Objective: The ArmeD SerVices TrAuma RehabilitatioN OutComE (ADVANCE) study is investigating long-term combat-injury outcomes; this sub-study aims to understand the …

Are equine-assisted services beneficial for military Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Background: Equine-assisted services (EAS) involves the use of horses within therapy, learning or horsemanship sessions and has been used with military veterans suffering …

Women are not small men: The UK's new, comprehensive Tri-Service Anthropometry survey

Abstract: Human Factors Engineers need accurate anthropometric data to design military equipment that is safe, comfortable and enables performance under extreme operational …

Suicidal ideation in male UK military personnel who sustained a physical combat injury in Afghanistan and the mediating role of leaving service: The ADVANCE cohort study

Abstract: Background/aims: Suicidal Ideation (SI) is a risk factor for suicide, a leading cause of death amongst young men globally. In this study we assess whether sustaining a …

Providing holistic support to Veterans in the community: A service from Help for Heroes

Abstract: Why you should read this article: • To enhance your awareness of the complex healthcare needs of veterans • To recognise some of the barriers to seeking and accessing …

Operational mental health...what practitioners and commanders should know

Abstract: Background: Mental Health support to military operations is well established as an integral part of military medicine. Unfortunately, Commanders often receive little or …

Evaluating the phenotypic patterns of post-traumatic headache: a systematic review of military personnel

Abstract: Introduction: Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects a significant number of military personnel, primarily because of physical impact, vehicle incidents, and blast …