Heart rate variability biofeedback as a treatment for military PTSD: a meta-analysis

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Emerging research has provided tentative support for the use of heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) as a treatment for several psychological …

Meta-analysis of cognitive rehabilitation interventions in Veterans and service members with traumatic brain injuries

Abstract: MAIN OBJECTIVE: Cognitive difficulties are some of the most frequently experienced symptoms following mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). There is …

Randomized controlled trials to treat obesity in military populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: In recent years, overweight and obesity have reached an alarmingly high incidence and prevalence worldwide; they have also been steadily increasing in military …

Digital CBTI hubs as a treatment augmentation strategy in military clinics: study protocol for a pragmatic randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Background: Chronic insomnia is the most prevalent sleep disorder among military service members, and it compromises readiness, performance, and physical and mental …

Global prevalence of poor sleep quality in military personnel and veterans: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies

Abstract: Poor sleep quality is prevalent among members of the military but rates of poor sleep quality vary between studies. This study examined the global prevalence of poor …

An exploratory domain analysis of deployment risks and protective features and their association to mental health, cognitive functioning and job performance in military personnel

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Meta-analyses of military deployment involve the exploration of focused associations between predictors and peri and post-deployment outcomes. OBJECTIVE: We …

Post‐traumatic stress, prevalence of temporomandibular disorders in war veterans: systematic review with meta‐analysis

Abstract: Introduction: The physical and psychological effects of war are not always easy to detect, but they can be far‐reaching and long‐lasting. One of the physical effects …

Psychotherapy dropout in military populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: This study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of dropout among Service Members and Veterans initiating psychotherapy. Specifically, the objectives of …

The prevalence of nonsuicidal self-injury in military personnel: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Military service members and veterans (SMVs) are at risk for self-directed violence, including nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). While NSSI is an important construct worthy …

Four decades of military posttraumatic stress: Protocol for a meta-analysis and systematic review of treatment approaches and efficacy.

Abstract:Background: Over 85% of active members of the Canadian Armed Forces have been exposed to potentially traumatic events linked to the development of posttraumatic stress …

The effectiveness of telepsychology with veterans: A meta-analysis of services delivered by videoconference and phone

Abstract: Veterans face a variety of stressors due to their military service and are more likely to develop psychological problems as a result. Research suggests that as many as …

A meta-analytic review of internalizing, externalizing, and academic adjustment among children of deployed military service members

Abstract: Parental deployment during military conflicts has the potential to impact child adjustment. As increased numbers of military Service members have children, it is …