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Veterans' experiences of moral injury, treatment and recommendations for future support

Abstract: Moral injury (MI) significantly impacts the lives of many UK military veterans however, there is a lack of manualised treatment to address the needs of this population. …

Telehealth experiences in Canadian Veterans: associations, strengths and barriers to care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Introduction: Identifying barriers to care in veteran populations is critical, as veterans face increased social isolation, relationship strains and financial …

Military trauma and orthopaedics experience of the UK COVID-19 pandemic: a lesson in versatility and how it can influence our deployed role

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated unprecedented change within the NHS. Some medical staff have been deployed into unfamiliar roles, while others have been exposed to …

Peer-based intervention for acute stress reaction: adaptations by five militaries

Abstract: Military service members need to be able to operate under conditions of extreme stress to ensure the success of their team’s mission; however, an acute stress reaction …

Descriptive record of the activity of military critical care transfer teams deployed to London in April 2020 to undertake transfer of patients with COVID-19

Abstract: In the face of the COVID-19 outbreak, military healthcare teams were deployed to London to assist the London Ambulance Service t transfer ventilated patients between …

Health measurement instruments and their applicability to military Veterans: a systematic review

Abstract: Introduction Accurate measurement of health status is essential to assess veterans’ needs and the effects of interventions directed at improving veterans’ well-being. …

Suicide rates in the UK armed forces, compared with the general workforce and merchant shipping during peacetime years since 1900

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The main objective was to compare suicide rates and their trends across the three UK Armed forces (Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force) from 1900 to 2020. …

Relationship between combat-related traumatic injury and ultrashort term heart rate variability in a UK military cohort: Findings from the ADVANCE study

Abstract: Introduction: Combat-related traumatic injury (CRTI) has been linked to an increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The long-term impact of CRTI on heart rate …

Asymptomatic Mass Testing in British Military Deployed Personnel During a COVID-19 Outbreak

Abstract: This letter details the mass asymptometic COVID-29 PCR testing that occured in January 2021 training excercises conducted by the British Army overseas. The authors …

Lightning in Brunei: a follow-up of a single strike affecting 29 serving personnel of the Royal Gurkha Rifles

Abstract: On 25 August 2020, 29 British Forces Brunei (BFB) service personnel were hospitalised after being struck by lightning during a company-level training exercise in the …

The relationship between sleep, pain, and musculoskeletal injuries in US Army Soldiers

Abstract: Introduction: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between sleep and pain in military personnel and to determine if metrics of sleep and pain …

Anterior cruciate ligament and military service: Time to rethink?

Abstract: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is a common injury that affects young, active individuals, normally managed with reconstruction in this age group. Current UK …