Canadian Armed Forces members' perspectives on health service transition prior to military release

Abstract: In Canada, military-to-civilian transition (MCT) involves transitioning from military to civilian primary care. This is an important but underexplored aspect of MCT. We …

Separated post 9/11 Veteran experiences utilizing resilience training

Abstract:This qualitative phenomenological study examined how post-9/11 veterans utilize resilience training during their transition to civilian life, using the transactional …

Predicting suicides among US Army soldiers after leaving active service

Abstract: Importance: The suicide rate of military servicemembers increases sharply after returning to civilian life. Identifying high-risk servicemembers before they leave service …

Understanding the lived experience of military-to-civilian transition and post-service life among non-UK Veterans

Abstract: The UK Armed Forces have an established history of recruiting non-native citizens, including individuals from the Commonwealth and Ireland, as well as Nepalese nationals …

Violations to the fundamental rule of justice creating transition barriers from military service to civilian life

Abstract: Briefing by Paula MacDonald MSW RSW on the transition to civilian life after military sexual abuse with ongoing failures by the Defence Ministry to address human rights …

(Dis)honorably discharged: Identifying policy gaps in military–civilian reintegration

Abstract: Despite the substantial transition assistance available for honorably separating servicemembers, 75% of US veterans report difficulties with the transition to civilian …

Military to civilian cultural transition experiences of retired military personnel: A systematic meta-synthesis

Abstract: Military organizations often demonstrate contrasting features compared to civilian ones, including indoctrination of military identity and mind-set. Therefore, on …

Risk Factors of Obesity in Veterans of Recent Conflicts: Need for Diabetes Prevention

Abstract: Purpose of Review: To identify factors associated with obesity in veterans of the recent, Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation …

Factors associated with work satisfaction among Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Work satisfaction contributes to the health and well-being of Veterans transitioning to civilian life after service. Therefore, the purpose of this study …