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