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Structural and functional social support in UK military Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic and associations with mental health and wellbeing: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic led to the implementation of social distancing laws in the UK. This had several negative consequences on health, …

Mental Health Well-Being Peer reviewed

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on nonpharmacological pain management trials in military and veteran healthcare settings: an evaluation informed by implementation science

Abstract: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted healthcare and clinical research, including a suite of 11 pragmatic clinical trials (PCTs), across clinics within …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Creating a Process for the Implementation of Tiered Huddles in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Abstract: Introduction: In 2019, the Veteran’s Health Administration began its journey in pursuit of becoming an enterprise-wide High Reliability Organization (HRO). Improving …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed

Delivering rehabilitation services during the COVID-19 pandemic: how CAF physiotherapy is using telehealth to ensure "physical and measurable solutions to maintain and enhance operational readiness, anywhere, anytime"

Abstract: In response to COVID-19, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) activated Operation LASER, a force health protection strategy to preserve its operational capabilities. Operation …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Number of COVID-19 tests in defence and positive cases in the UK Armed Forces 2020

Abstract: Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause disease in people and animals. COVID19 refers to the “coronavirus disease 2019” and is a disease that can affect the …

Physical Health