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Using a Workplace Rehabilitation and Reintegration Program Tracker Tool to Explore Factors Associated With Return to Duty Among Ill/Injured Military Personnel: A Preliminary Analysis

Abstract: A great deal of time and resources have been spent on developing and implementing evidence-based return to work programs over the past few decades, compelling researchers …

Improving resiliency in US Air Force healthcare personnel: A randomized preventive trial

Abstract: Introduction: The effectiveness of the Stress Management and Resilience Training (SMART) with U.S. military personnel has not been reported in the literature. The purpose …

Relative risk of all-cause medical evacuation for behavioral health conditions in US central command

Abstract: Behavioral health disorders are the leading category of evacuations from the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility. Understanding the relative risk of …

Rates of Preeclampsia and Post-preeclamptic Cardiovascular Disease Among US Military Servicewomen: A Retrospective Case-cohort Study

Abstract: Preeclampsia (PE), a hypertensive-inflammatory disorder of pregnancy, poses acute risks of seizures, stroke, and heart attack during pregnancy and up to 6 weeks …

The experiences of LGBTQ healthcare professionals within military medical culture

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Creating a positive workplace culture affects patient outcomes and force readiness. An inclusive workplace culture is especially important for lesbian, gay, …

Battlefield acupuncture as a treatment option for chronic tinnitus: a pilot study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: There is no cure for tinnitus, which is a highly prevalent condition in service members and veterans. Battlefield acupuncture (BFA) can be used to manage …

Women in Combat Need a Collaborative Culture Shift

Abstract: The 2021 Women in Combat (WIC) Symposium brought together hundreds of service members, researchers, and multidisciplinary leaders for 3 days of virtual education and …

A pilot replication study of implementing an equine-assisted services program within a VA residential substance use disorder treatment program

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veterans have high rates of substance use disorders and other mental health conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder. Effective treatments for …

Cigarette smoking among Veterans at high risk for suicide: Challenges and opportunities for intervention

Abstract: Preventing suicide remains a top clinical priority of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In 2019, U.S. military veterans experienced a suicide rate of 52.3% higher …

Ocular trauma and traumatic brain injury on the battlefield: A Systematic Review after 20 years of fighting the global war on terror

Abstract: Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom saw higher rates of combat ocular trauma (COT) than any past U.S. conflict. The improvised explosive device, the signature …

A quantitative and qualitative literature analysis of the orthopedic surgeons' experience: reflecting on 20 years in the global war on terror

Abstract: After over 20 years of war in the Middle East, orthopedic injuries have been among the most prevalent combat-related injuries, accounting for 14% of all surgical …

The impact of resilience on employment among post-9/11 Veterans with and without military sexual trauma exposure

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Successful employment is a functional outcome of high importance for veterans after military discharge. There is a significant rising concern regarding …