Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The aims of this project were to assess (1) the prevalence and timing of post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) after a traumatic lower limb injury, (2) the …
Abstract: Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of individuals experienced persistent symptoms, collectively termed post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) by the …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Sexual assault remains a high priority challenge for leaders in the U.S. military. The COVID-19 pandemic further complicated the issue by disrupting work and …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Most research on suicide attempts among U.S. service members has been focused on risk factors that occur during service. There is an important gap in our …
Abstract: BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: The U.S. Army fell 25% short of its recruitment goal in 2022 and therefore, increasing the eligibility pool for potential recruits is of …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in both adult civilian and military populations. Currently, diagnostic and …
Abstract: Introduction: Simple mastectomies are routinely performed in the military health care system as gynecomastia can cause significant pain and discomfort when wearing body …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Nearly a quarter of active duty service members identified as food insecure in a 2022 Department of Defense report. Food insecurity impacts military …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Mobile applications (apps) may be beneficial to promote self-management strategies to mitigate the risk of developing post-traumatic osteoarthritis in …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military nurses comprise the largest percentage of military health care providers. In the current military health care system, they have two roles: (1) …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an innovative systematic problem-solving methodology that incorporates the best research evidence into clinical practice to …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), depression, and PTSD are highly prevalent in post-9/11 veterans. With the comorbidity of depression and PTSD in …