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Blast Injury of the Hand related to Warfare Explosive Devices: Experience from the French Military Health Service

Abstract: The objective was to report on the experience of the French Army Health Service in the management of blast injury of the hands related to warfare explosive devices. A …

Incidence of Injuries and Factors Related to Injuries in Combat Soldiers

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries to the lower extremities are major factors contributing to drop out from military tasks. The aim of the present study was to determine the …

Confidentiality and psychological treatment of moral injury: the elephant in the room

Abstract: Morally injurious incidents may present ethical or legal quandaries, yet how military or civilian clinicians should manage such disclosures is poorly understood. …

Impact of moral injury on the lives of UK military veterans: a pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: Research suggests that moral injury (MI) in US veterans is associated with poor psychological outcomes and disruption in functioning. However, little is …

Alcohol consumption in the UK armed forces: are we drinking too much?

Abstract: This research explores the consumption of alcohol in the UK armed forces and examines reasons that contribute to the potential over-consumption of alcohol in the …

PTSD, Stigma and Barriers to Help-Seeking within the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Among the general public, much is known about the longer-term consequences of not seeking support for mental health difficulties. However, within military populations, …

What happens to the mental health of UK service personnel after they return home from Afghanistan?

Abstract: Objective: Fear et al identified a small but significant increase in probable post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in UK military personnel from around 3% in first …

The Mental Health of the UK Armed Forces in the 21st Century: Resilience in the Face of Adversity

Abstract: The recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have attracted considerable political and media interest in the mental health of UK military personnel. As a result of the …

Conducting qualitative research in the British Armed Forces: theoretical, analytical and ethical implications.

Abstract: The aim of qualitative research is to produce empirical evidence with data collected through means such as interviews and observation. Qualitative research encourages …

Fieldwork and the practical implications for completing qualitative research in the British Armed Forces

Abstract: This article provides direction regarding the practical implications of undertaking qualitative research within the British Army, and in particular the Defence Medical …

A pilot study of an Enhanced Mental Health Assessment during routine and discharge medicals in the British Armed Forces

Abstract: Objectives: A pilot study to assess the practicality of introducing an enhanced mental health assessment (EMHA) into all routine and discharge medicals of the UK Armed …

Psychological Morbidity During The 2002 Deployment To Afghanistan

Abstract: Questionnaires were completed by military personnel on arrival (n=1,696) in Kabul, Afghanistan and then again on departure (n=1,134). Analysis of the 113 personnel who …