An exploratory analysis of obsessive-compulsive personality traits, pathologic anger and quality of life among trauma-exposed Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Trauma exposure and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are associated with high rates of co-occurring personality pathology, including Obsessive …

Management of renal injuries from military combat trauma: The Department of Defense Trauma Registry experience

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the severity and management of renal injuries during the Global War on Terror (GWOT) using the Department of Defense Trauma Registry (DODTR). …

Assessing the impact of combat trauma on the severity, expression, and course of posttraumatic stress disorder in justice-involved Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with criminal justice involvement in veterans, but it is unclear how trauma type influences this …

The impact of modern warfare on the nature of spinal injuries in combat trauma: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: STUDY DESIGN: Nationwide retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence and epidemiology of combat-related spinal injuries during the Israel-Hamas war. …

The reconsolidation of traumatic memories protocol's adjustments to the remote treatment of injured Ukrainian military personnel in hospital settings

Abstract: Background: Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the intense battlefield combat, many Ukrainian defenders have severe gunshot and explosion injuries, which result …

Development and validation of a brief warzone stressor exposure index

Abstract: Existing scales mainly focus on danger-based threats of death and bodily harm to assess exposure to traumatic events in war zone. However, major provocations and …

Adapting to civilian life: Perspectives of Veterans who experienced trauma in combat

Abstract: Traumatic experiences from engaging in combat have left veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) with unforgettable memories. Stories …

From active duty to activism: How moral injury and combat trauma drive political activism and societal reintegration among Israeli Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Moral injury (MI) is a severe form of combat trauma that shatters soldiers' moral bearings as the result of killing in war. Among the myriad ways that moral …

Military sexual trauma, combat trauma, and disordered eating among United States Veterans: An exploration of underlying mechanisms

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) and combat trauma (CT) survivors experience disproportionate risk for disordered eating. A survey of MST, CT, disordered eating, …

Sex differences in screening positive for post-traumatic stress disorder after combat injury

Abstract: Introduction: U.S. military women were at risk of combat exposure and injury from asymmetric warfare during the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Previous research has …

Evaluation of gender disparity in tactical combat casualty care

Abstract: Introduction: Women comprise nearly 19% of the U.S. military and now serve in almost all operational roles, increasing their risk of combat trauma and injuries.3 Data …

Advancing readiness through military programs: An evidence-based practice perspective

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) …