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No pain, no gain: the military overtraining hypothesis of musculoskeletal stress and injury

Abstract: The purpose of this manuscript is to present a model of military overtraining and subsequent injury, discharge, and disability. Military training and combat operations …

Why Nurses Are Leaving Veterans Affairs Hospitals?

Abstract: An aging veteran population with a median age of 65, their inferior health status, and the rapidly growing number of women veterans propel veterans affairs (VA) hospitals …

Bring your spouse: brief multifamily group outcome for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Objective: There has been little evidence supporting the efficacy of psychoeducation as a stand-alone approach to alleviate posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This …

Sustaining NATO service member mental health during the crisis in Ukraine

Abstract: The ongoing conflict following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has not only affected those directly involved but also thousands of NATO troops stationed across Europe, who …

Vaccinating Veterans Experiencing Homelessness for COVID-19: Healthcare and Housing Service Providers' Perspectives

Abstract: This study examines challenges experienced during COVID-19 vaccination efforts, facilitating factors that increased vaccination, and lessons learned from healthcare …

Diagnostic accuracy of the boston assessment of traumatic brain injury-lifetime clinical interview compared to department of defense medical records

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Since 2006, efforts have been made to increase the accurate identification of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in post-9/11 military personnel. The Boston …

Sexual Violence in Military Service Members/Veterans Individual and Interpersonal Outcomes Associated with Single and Multiple Exposures to Civilian and Military Sexual Violence

Abstract: Sexual harassment and violence is a grave public health concern and risk for revictimization increases following initial exposure. Studies of sexual revictimization in …

Association between clinically recognized suicidality and subsequent initiation or continuation of medications for opioid use disorder

Abstract: Background: Among individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), medications for OUD (MOUD) may lower suicide risk. Therefore, it is important that individuals with OUD …

Concerns about the future linked with poor sleep quality in US army special operations soldiers withdrawing from Afghanistan

Abstract: Understanding how policy changes, such as a drawdown from a major military campaign, impact service members can provide information on how best to preserve service member …

The transition to civilian life: impact of comorbid PTSD, chronic pain, and sleep disturbance on veterans' social functioning and suicidal ideation

Abstract: Objective: Trauma-exposed veterans may be more likely to experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, and sleep disturbance together rather than in …

Psychological Hardiness and Grit Are Associated with Musculoskeletal Injury in U.S. Army Trainees

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) during U.S. Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) are pervasive, costly, and erode training effectiveness. Research has explored factors, …

"I just wanna be another person at school": Disclosing Veteran identity on campus and effects on campus engagement

Abstract: Objective: To describe how veterans feel about disclosing their military status on campus and impacts on engagement with social and health-related services. Participants: …