Timing of outcomes and expectations after knee surgery in the US military: A systematic review

Abstract: Context: Knee injury and subsequent surgery are widespread in the military setting. Associations between knee surgery and expected outcomes over time have not been …

Prevalence of chronic non-cancer pain among military Veterans: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic non-cancer pain is common among military veterans; however, the prevalence is uncertain. This information gap complicates policy decisions and …

Exploring the impact of expressive therapies on military Veterans with PTSD: A systematic review

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common in military veterans and presents as distress, anxiety, or depression due to a traumatic event. Expressive …

Equine-assisted interventions for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review

Abstract: Equine-assisted intervention therapy has a nearly 60-year history and has been shown to have a significant positive impact on various types of psychotherapy patients. Due …

Programs to address violence for military families: A systematic review

Abstract: Purpose: Family violence, encompassing intimate partner violence (IPV) and child maltreatment (CM), is a considerable public health issue affecting a large subset of the …

Examining the association between moral injury and suicidal behavior in military populations: A systematic review

Abstract: The increasing number of suicides among military populations cannot be fully accounted for by conventional risk factors like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As a …

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 …

Understanding criminogenic risk factors among United States military Veterans: An updated literature review

Abstract: Justice-involved veterans (JIVs) are a high-priority subgroup within the U.S. judicial system. In recent years, empirical research into the characteristics, needs, and …

Systematic review of access to healthcare and social services among US women Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: Background: Studies suggest female Veterans are under-identified as homeless in the VA healthcare system, which may impact their ability to access necessary services. In …

Effects of prevention programmes on injury risk in military personnel: A systematic review with meta-analysis

Abstract: Introduction: Exercise programmes have been used to prevent injuries in military personnel, as they can reduce modifiable risk factors for injuries. Our aim was to review …

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Dropout Among Military and Veteran Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract: High treatment dropout rates reported in recent literature have brought into question the effectiveness of trauma-focused posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatments …

Disordered eating and military populations: Understanding the role of adverse childhood experiences

Abstract: Introduction: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and disordered eating are both common in military populations, yet research on their connection is limited. This …