Professor Hugh MacLean: one of the first British military research nephrologists and the pioneer of the first United Kingdom veterans’ renal clinic

Abstract: Few people have been as successful in bringing together basic research, clinical science, and a contribution to military medicine as Professor Hugh MacLean. However, …

Veterans’ self-expression in poetry

Abstract: Research shows the positive effects of creative self-expression and, specifically, poetry therapy for Veterans, including Veterans experiencing posttraumatic stress …

An Integrative Review of Behavioral Disturbances in Veterans With Dementia and PTSD

Abstract: Objective: Both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dementia have been associated with a variety of behavioral changes; however, little is known about the …

The effectiveness of telepsychology with veterans: A meta-analysis of services delivered by videoconference and phone

Abstract: Veterans face a variety of stressors due to their military service and are more likely to develop psychological problems as a result. Research suggests that as many as …

Predictors of moral injury in UK treatment seeking veterans

Abstract: Background: Moral injury is known to be associated with mental health difficulties in US military populations, however its impact on wellbeing in a UK Armed Forces (AF) …

‘A veteran space’: A Military Integrated Nested Ecological Model to understand offending

Abstract: In recent years there has been an increased focus on military veterans as a distinct population within the criminal justice system. The prevalence and nature of …

Mental Representations of Military Veterans: The Pictures (and Words) In Our Heads

Abstract: There has been much popular and academic discussion concerning the public’s mental “pictures” of US military veterans, a group afforded symbolic capital but also …

The influence of sleep disturbances and sleep disorders on pain outcomes among veterans: A systematic scoping review

Abstract: Chronic nonmalignant pain, sleep disturbances and sleep disorders are highly prevalent conditions among U.S. military veterans. Evidence summaries highlight the …

Exploring the Victimization of British Veterans: Comparing British Beliefs About Veterans With Beliefs About Soldiers

Abstract: Evidence suggests that most of the UK public appreciate currently serving UK Armed Forces personnel but are less positive in their beliefs about veterans. This research …

An examination of suicidal behaviour among veterans receiving mental-health appointments in person versus clinical video telehealth

Abstract: Introduction: The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a national leader in the implementation of clinical video telehealth (CVT) services. Despite the growth of …

A psychosocial mediational model of homelessness among U.S. male and female veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: Few studies have focused on homelessness among Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND) veterans, especially female veterans. An explanatory …

Virtual Reality-Based Treatment for Military Members and Veterans With Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Protocol for a Multimodular Motion-Assisted Memory Desensitization and Reconsolidation Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Background:Military members are at elevated risk of operational stress injuries, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and moral injury. Although psychotherapy …