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Network analysis of comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol misuse in treatment-seeking UK Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: Compared with the general population, UK Armed Forces veterans face an increased risk of experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), alcohol misuse and both …

Associations Between International Trauma Questionnaire Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Clusters and Moral Injury in a Sample of UK Treatment-Seeking Veterans: A Network Approach

Abstract: Complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and moral injury are receiving increasing empirical attention. The network approach offers a novel method to understand the …

Mental health problems and admissions to hospital for accidents and injuries in the UK military: A data linkage study

Abstract: Accidents are the most common cause of death among UK military personnel. It is a common misconception in the general public that accidental injuries are always the …

Using CT scans to determine the optimal sizes of hard armour plates to protect the torso for UK female Armed Forces personnel

Abstract: Hard armour plates provide coverage to essential anatomical structures in the torso that, if injured, would likely be responsible for death before damage control surgery …

Systematic review into the barriers to engagement with veteran mental health services as reported by veterans; and, An explorative study into the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on veterans’ wellbeing

Abstract: Veterans who engage with mental health services consistently report better wellbeing outcomes. Despite this not all veterans engage in mental health services due to …

Enablers and barriers to military veterans seeking help for mental health and alcohol difficulties: A systematic review of the quantitative evidence

Abstract: Objective Research exploring the enablers and barriers that exist for military veterans seeking to address their poor mental health has produced ambiguous results. To …

COVID-19 risk, attitudes and behaviour study (CRAB study): A knowledge, attitudes, and practise qualitative study of COVID-19 in the Royal Navy

Abstract: Outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2 onboard maritime platforms spread rapidly and have high attack rates. The aim of the COVID-19 Risk, Attitudes and Behaviour (CRAB) study was to …

Awareness of and willingness to access support among UK military personnel who reported a mental health difficulty

Abstract: Being aware of and willing to access mental health services are important first steps in help-seeking behaviour. However, evidence suggests that UK armed forces personnel …

Rehabilitation Lessons from a Decade of Conflict

Abstract: Blast causes severe and complex injury patterns and significant rehabilitation challenges. By 2011/12, the peak of the Afghanistan conflict, complex trauma admissions …

Stories Outside the Wire

What can creative methods offer our understanding of military power and militarised cultures? What constitutes ‘creative research’ in military studies? And, what are some of …

Diagnosing noise-induced hearing loss sustained during military service using deep neural networks

Abstract: The diagnosis of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is based on three requirements: a history of exposure to noise with the potential to cause hearing loss; the absence of …

Management and outcomes of military penetrating neck injuries: An eleven-year retrospective case note review

Abstract: Penetrating Neck Injuries (PNIs) affected 3.2% of trauma patients attending US and UK deployed medical treatment facilities (MTFs) during the Iraq and Afghanistan …