Mental health care utilization following return to service after rehabilitation in the Warrior Care and Transition Program

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: US service members have a high risk of injury, which can require long-term mental health care. The Warrior Care and Transition Program's (WCTP) mission is …

Loneliness factors in aging Veterans and civilians: A comparative study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Loneliness among older adults is a significant public health concern. There is a critical need to develop effective, tailored strategies to combat …

Characterizing limb loss and absence in Military Health System beneficiaries: Demographics, causes, and trends (2005-2023)

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: An estimated 5.6 million individuals in the U.S. experience limb loss and absence, but national estimates exclude Military Health System (MHS) …

Acute respiratory distress syndrome in active duty service members: Rare and lethal

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is associated with significant mortality and long-term morbidity, often preventing survivors from returning to …

Risk and protective factors associated with adjustment to military relocation: A pilot study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military relocations represent an opportunity for growth and a potential risk in terms of psychological adjustment. Although relocation is common in the …

Impact of low-level blast exposure from military training and career cumulation on hearing outcomes

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Occupational trades expose military service members to unique sound exposure profiles, distinct in frequency and amplitude to those commonly studied in …