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Are young military personnel at a disproportional risk of heat illness?

Abstract: Heat illnesses (HI) define a continuum of conditions where patients become incapacitated due to uncompensable heat stress. In the military, HI has a significant health, …

Improving NHS Primary Care for Military Veterans

Abstract: A military veteran is anyone who has served in the regular or reserve UK Armed Forces for a minimum of 1 day. There are an estimated 2.4 million veterans in the UK, …

Insider Research: Ensuring Authenticity in Online Research

Abstract: Research of UK armed forces veterans is an area of growing research interest to inform policy and for clinical, psychological, and medical purposes. The internet …

Report of the 'War Widows InTouch Programme'

Abstract: Experiences of loneliness and social isolation through widowhood are complex and compounded by military bereavement. Digital technology is one method to facilitate social …

Military Veteran Athletes’ Experiences of Competing at the 2016 Invictus Games: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: Previous research has championed sport as a form of recovery for military veterans. Nevertheless, there is a lack of research on military veterans’ experiences of …

Duty and Care: Armed Forces Family Mobility and Health Care Report

Abstract: The primary objective of this report is to provide practical and operational recommendations for policy and practice, directed at care providers, the NHS, MOD, and …

'El Hombre Invisible'

Abstract: The overall aim of this study was to obtain detailed information that illustrated the lived experience of male veterans that had been victims/survivors of MSA & MST. …

Developing an Integrated Model of Care for Veterans with Alcohol Problems

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans often do not present with alcohol problems in isolation, they may have a wide range of social, physical, and psychological needs. The aim of this …

Risk factors for reflex syncope in the British Army

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Reflex syncope in the UK Armed Forces is reportedly higher than comparable militaries and civilian populations and is significantly more common in soldiers …

The Legacy of Mars: Battlefield Archaeology and Improved Military Wellbeing

Abstract: Engaging on challenging duties, and returning to civilian life, are part of a routine military life both of which may negatively impact on their wellbeing. Numerous …

Chronic Pain, PTSD and Moral Injury in Military Veterans: Suffering and the Compromised Self

Abstract: Veterans with chronic pain may face complex additional challenges, notably the potentially high rate of comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder. Linked to this is the …

How do Sociodemographic Characteristics Influence UK Civilian Opinions of UK Armed Forces Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans? A Mixed-Method Approach

Abstract: Evidence suggests that UK veterans are seen as victims with concern for their perceived mental health needs. This study examined sociodemographic factors that contribute …