The protocol matters: A meta-analysis of psychotherapy dropout from specific PTSD treatment approaches in U.S. service members and Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Service members and veterans (collectively, “military populations”) are more likely to drop out of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) psychotherapies …

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and suicide ideation, attempt, and risk among active-duty service members and Veterans: A systematic review with three meta-analyses of associations and moderators

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an established risk factor for suicidality in service members and veterans (SM/Vs). However, no meta-analysis has examined …

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and suicide ideation, attempt, and risk among active-duty service members and Veterans: A systematic review with three meta-analyses of associations and moderators

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an established risk factor for suicidality in service members and veterans (SM/Vs). However, no meta-analysis has examined …

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of deployment and combat exposures on suicide attempts and deaths

Abstract: Purpose: The past 16 years has produced a considerable body of research on the potential effect of deployment and combat exposures on suicide attempts and deaths. …

Trauma exposure in adulthood and suicidal experiences in serving and ex-serving military personnel: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Objective: To quantify the strength of the relationship between trauma exposure in adulthood and suicidal experiences in military individuals. Method: We searched three …

Prevalence of mental health conditions, substance use disorders, suicidal ideation and attempts, and experiences of homelessness among Veterans with criminal-legal involvement: A meta-analysis

Abstract: Veterans with histories of criminal-legal system involvement are considered high-priority within Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and criminal-legal settings. Over …

Equine-assisted services for Veterans with PTSD: A meta-analysis

Abstract: Equine-assisted psychotherapy and therapeutic riding for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been increasingly studied but not meta-analyzed. We …

Effectiveness of residential and intensive outpatient programs for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in active military personnel and Veterans: A meta-analytical review

Abstract: The care and services offered in the treatment of active military personnel and veterans with PTSD take a variety of forms, ranging from residential to outpatient …

The effectiveness of imagery rescripting interventions for military Veterans with nightmares and sleep disturbances: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Imagery rescripting (ImRs) interventions have been found effective in improving sleep outcomes, although research has mostly focused on civilian, rather than military, …

Level of perceived social support and associated factors in combat-exposed (ex-)military personnel: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Purpose: Combat deployment increases exposure to potentially traumatic events. Perceived social support (PSS) may promote health and recovery from combat trauma. This …

Whole-brain correlates of post-traumatic stress disorder in military-related mild traumatic brain injury: A voxel-wise meta-analysis

Abstract: Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) is widely used in studying mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) …

Nonpharmacological therapies for musculoskeletal injury in military personnel: A systematic review/meta-analysis

Abstract: Introduction Musculoskeletal (MSK) injury is an inherent risk for military personnel that can potentially impact job performance, productivity, and military readiness. …