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The effect of concussion mechanism of injury on sleep problems in active duty service members following deployment

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Sleep disruption is pervasive in the military and is generally exacerbated during deployment, partially due to increases in operational tempo and exposure …

Improving Military Medical Retention Through Growth Counseling: A Cross-sectional Retention Survey of U.S. Army Physician Assistants

Abstract: Although compensation is often the only factor considered with military medical retention, retention has been shown to have many other important factors. Maximizing the …

Connection between sleep and psychological well-being in U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The goal of this exploratory study was to examine the relationships between sleep consistency and workplace resilience among soldiers stationed in a …

An Update on the Healthy Soldier Effect in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: The healthy soldier effect (HSE) describes a phenomenon of enduring health and lower mortality among veterans due in part to initial screening procedures and health care …

Correlates of the Veterans visiting emergency departments in Taiwan: A comparison before and after the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic

Abstract: Background: Taiwan has a substantial number of veterans, but knowledge regarding their emergency department (ED) visits during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) …

Survival of U.S. military service members with lymphoma

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Cancer is a prominent cause of mortality in today's active duty service members (ADSMs), killing over 700 ADSMs between 2004 and 2015. Hence, more research …

Assessment of Marital Satisfaction Among Spouses of Soldiers: The Example of Turkey

Abstract: Military personnel and their families face biopsychosocial risk factors due to frequent deployments, long and dangerous assignments, being away from home, not being able …

Validity of the Modified Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale Supplemented With Items Germane to Total Joint Replacement: Secondary Analysis From a Randomized Trial

Abstract: Valid measures of pain are helpful to adjust treatment plans in real time after total joint replacement (TJR). We enhanced the existing Defense and Veterans Pain Rating …

Disparate risk factors among pregnant Veterans using Veterans Administration health benefits for community-based obstetrical care

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veterans using the Veterans Administration Health Care System (VAHCS) for obstetrical care experience disparate pregnancy-related risks and health outcomes …

Optimizing care for military women: The value of the dual-certified family and women's health nurse practitioner

Abstract: The number of women in the military has more than tripled over the past 50 years, increasing from 5% in the 1970s to 17% in 2023, making them essential for global …

Increasing maternity leave and decreasing attrition rates of U.S. active duty women in the prenatal and immediate postpartum period

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The USA currently does not have a national parental leave policy. In 2016, the Secretary of Defense increased the allotted maternity leave for active duty …

Veteran experiences with suicide ideation, suicide attempt, and social support in safety planning within the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This evaluation examined the role of safety plans, one of a host of clinical suicide prevention interventions available for veterans through the United …