Military perspectives on the provision of spiritual care in the Australian Defence Force: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: A module to explore perspectives on chaplaincy services was included in an online enterprise survey randomly distributed to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) …

Protecting but not protected: Sexual assault in the military

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to uncover common themes among tweets shared by victims of military sexual assault (MSA) and make suggestions for policy implications. By …

United States Army Reserve/National Guard soldiers' healthcare experiences, attitudes, and preferences: Differences based on deployment status

Abstract: Some United States Army Reserve/National Guard (USAR/NG) soldiers have substantial health needs, which may be service-related, but not necessarily resulting from …

Becoming whole again: How prosthetics shape the human experience

Abstract: As long as humans have existed, the possibility of limb loss has accompanied them. Absent the ability to grow these appendages back, a person was left stricken for …

Firearm storage practices among military Veterans in the United States: Findings from a nationally representative survey

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Unsafe storage of firearms is associated with increased risk of suicide.. However, contemporary population-based data on the prevalence and correlates of …

Implementation of telehealth and hybrid service delivery of interdisciplinary rehabilitation for military populations with traumatic brain injury

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the implementation of telehealth and hybrid service delivery models and provided an opportunity to study the impact of this …

Teaching military/Veteran cultural competence for working with Veterans and military families: Effects on student knowledge, self-efficacy, comfort, and behavioral intentions

Abstract: There is a pressing need to prepare health professions students to work effectively with veterans and military families (VMFs). Instruction that includes elements of …

Do stigma and efficacy mediate the association between training and suicide prevention behavior among Army noncommissioned officers?

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Rates of suicide in the Active Component of the military have significantly increased since 2010, with particularly high rates among Army service members. …

Long-term consequences of spirometry during military routine medical examinations on smoking cessation compared to minimal advice

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Smoking kills 8 million people a year worldwide. It is the most prevalent cause of death in France by cancer, cardiovascular, or respiratory diseases. Minimal …

A systematic review of the prevalence of postamputation and chronic neuropathic pain associated with combat injury in military personnel

Abstract: Combat trauma can lead to widespread tissue damage and limb loss. This may result in chronic neuropathic and post amputation pain, including phantom limb pain (PLP) and …

Brief video training for suicide prevention in Veterans: A randomized controlled trial of VA S.A.V.E

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: VA S.A.V.E. (Signs; Ask; Validate; Encourage/Expedite) is a gatekeeper training developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that teaches …

Base rates of performance and symptom validity test failures in active duty and Veteran samples referred for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder evaluation

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine base rates of response bias in veterans and service members (SM) referred specifically for …