Abstract: A key research theme identified during the 2021 Strategic Delivery Plan (SDP) for Defence Medical Services (DMS) Research was preventing and treating musculoskeletal …
Introduction UK veterans are at increased risk of mental health and alcohol use disorders (AUDs), experiencing specific challenges such as combat exposure and re-integration which …
Abstract: The challenges faced by healthcare workers, not least during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, have been extensively studied, and concerns continue to be highlighted …
Abstract: In November 2020, The NHS for England launched a pilot High Intensity Service (HIS) programme for treating military veterans complex mental health problems. Seven …
Abstract: Stress experienced during pregnancy is associated with adverse birth outcomes including preterm delivery (PTD) and low birth weight (LBW). Pregnant spouses and partners …
Abstract: Introduction: Veterans experience a high incidence of chronic and complex health conditions requiring a holistic approach to health and well-being. The Adapted Physical …
Abstract: Introduction: Moral injury concerns transgressive harms and the outcomes that such experiences may cause. A gap in the literature surrounding moral injury, and an outcome …
Abstract: Research into the factors resulting in suicide in the military veteran population has yet to reach a consensus. Available research is concentrated on a small number of …
Abstract: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is strongly associated with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes but can be prevented with regular physical activity. This study aimed to assess …
Abstract: Heat illness remains a significant threat to health in the UK Armed Forces despite recent improvements in the prevention of cases. A small number of heat illness …
Abstract: Introduction: Little is known of the epidemiology of musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) in US Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) Tactical Air Control Party trainees. The …
Abstract: COVID-19 continues to threaten deployed forces, through both the physical illness and consequent isolation.1–3 It may have been hoped vaccination would reduce the …