Role of unit physicians and challenges encountered in the follow-up of military personnel with cancer

Abstract: Introduction: General practitioners (GPs) play a central role in the management and coordination of care of patients with malignant tumors and blood diseases. Civilian …

Gender differences in structural and attitudinal barriers to mental healthcare in UK armed forces personnel and veterans with self-reported mental health problems

Abstract: Purpose: Structural and attitudinal barriers often hinder treatment-seeking for mental health problems among members of the Armed Forces. However, little is known about …

Training, deployment preparation, and behavioral health of New York national guard personnel deployed to assist with covid-19 decedent work

Abstract: Introduction: A small body of research conducted mostly among civilians has shown that adequate training and preparation can prevent or reduce the development of …

Associations between psychological and respiratory distress in post-deployment veterans

Abstract: Since September 11, 2001, over 2.7 million United States service members have deployed to South-West Asia and the Middle East and have been exposed to environmental …

First annual pact act research symposium on veterans health: a Colorado pact act collaboration (copac) initiative

Abstract: In response to the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act being signed into law, several research groups in …

Post-concussion return to shooting progression for military service members: a scoping review and conceptual framework

Abstract: Introduction: There are established protocols for staged return to physical activity in sport and military settings following concussion. Currently, there is no …

Health outcomes in caregivers of service members and veterans with traumatic brain injury enrolled in the US Veterans Affairs caregiver support program

Abstract: To explore health outcomes in caregivers of service members and veterans (SMV) with traumatic brain injury (TBI) enrolled in two programs within the U.S. Department of …

Improving voluntary engagement for posttraumatic stress disorder treatment among active-duty service members using motivational enhancement therapy

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prevalence in the military is high and effective treatments are underutilized. Motivational enhancement therapy (MET) …

Psychometric properties of the 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10) in male military personnel with and without PTSD

Abstract: Background: The 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10) is a scale widely used to assess resilience among various clinical and nonclinical populations. …

Health and well-being of serving and ex-serving UK armed forces personnel: protocol for the fourth phase of a longitudinal cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: This is the fourth phase of a longitudinal cohort study (2022-2023) to investigate the health and well-being of UK serving (Regulars and Reservists) and …

Self-reported loss of consciousness predicts executive functions in veterans with a history of traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objective: The long-term cognitive effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in military personnel remain unclear and need to be better understood. We assessed how …

Step-home intervention improves inhibitory and anger control, reintegration, and neurobehavioral symptoms in post-9/11 veterans with TBI and other common comorbidities

Abstract: Objective: Post-9/11 U.S. Veterans are clinically complex with multiple co-occurring health conditions contributing to morbidity/mortality and decreased quality of life. …