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 …
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 …
Abstract: Morally injurious incidents may present ethical or legal quandaries, yet how military or civilian clinicians should manage such disclosures is poorly understood. …
Abstract: Introduction: Research suggests that moral injury (MI) in US veterans is associated with poor psychological outcomes and disruption in functioning. However, little is …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Abstract: The aim of qualitative research is to produce empirical evidence with data collected through means such as interviews and observation. Qualitative research encourages …
Abstract: This article provides direction regarding the practical implications of undertaking qualitative research within the British Army, and in particular the Defence Medical …
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 …
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 …