Predicting subsequent injury after being cleared to return to work from initial lumbar or lower extremity injury

Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to develop a model to predict re-injury after being cleared to return to full duty from an initial injury. METHODS: This was a …

Who supports the troops? Social support domains and sources in active duty Army networks

Abstract: Social support is a critical determinant of military service members’ mental and behavioral health outcomes, but few studies have investigated social support types and …

Are we missing an opportunity? Prediabetes in the U.S. military

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of prediabetes is estimated to be one-third of Americans with approximately 80% of these individuals unaware of the diagnosis. In the active …

Inconsistent reporting of adverse life events is predicted by current internalizing distress among Military Service Members

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Accurate measurement of adverse life events is critical for understanding the effects of stressors on health outcomes. However, much of this research uses …

Intimate partner violence among service members and Veterans: Differences by sex and rurality

Abstract: Among military service members and veterans (SMVs), factors unique to military service may contribute to an elevated risk of experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) …

Complicated Grief Among Military Service Members and Veterans Who Served After September 11, 2001

Abstract: Minimal research is available on the prevalence and impact of complicated grief (CG) in military service members and veterans, despite high reported rates of loss in …

Facilitating Successful Reintegration: Attending to the Needs of Military Families

Abstract: Subsequent to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the experiences of military service members (MSVMs) and veterans have garnered increasing attention. A growing body of …