Relationships between combat injury, pain, mobility and post-service employment: The ADVANCE study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Over 600 UK Armed Forces personnel and civilians were seriously injured in the conflict in Afghanistan. We examined whether combat injury, and limb loss …

Effect of deployed cardiothoracic surgeons on clinical outcomes in U.S. service members with thoracic trauma in Operation Iraqi Freedom

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Conflicts related to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) led to nearly 32,000 wounded U.S. service members, with thoracic injuries seen in 8.6% of casualties. Our …

Effect of service member serious mental health and physical injuries on the mental health of their spouses and children

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military service includes inherent risk of serious injury, especially during times of conflict. The negative impact of service member serious mental health …

Effect of serious mental health and physical injuries and their treatment on career trajectories for military service members

Abstract: Introduction: Research suggests injury/disability type and individual demographic factors both impact return-to-work trajectories of those with injuries/disabilities. …