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Non-pharmacological interventions for Veterans living with chronic pain: a scoping review and intervention map

Abstract: Purpose: To describe the content of studied intervention programs, the rationale/mechanism and outcomes from these studies and the limitations and gaps within the …

Social determinants of suicide and suicidality in serving military personnel: A global scoping review

Abstract: Issue Addressed: Nearly a million people die by suicide annually, with military personnel being at heightened risk. For every suicide, about 20 cases of suicidality, …

Gulf War illness: A historical review and considerations of a post-viral syndrome

Abstract: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a condition that affects 30-40% of nearly 700,000 Veterans who were deployed to Operations Desert Shield/Storm/Sabre (ODS/S/S) between August …

Continuing the mission: Findings from a needs assessment supporting the new generation of student Veterans

Abstract: For the better part of two decades, military personnel have deployed to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. With the drawdown in troops and the ending of most active …

A scoping review on the efficacy/effectiveness and utilization of complementary and integrative health for pain in the military health system

Abstract: Introduction: This scoping review evaluated the efficacy/effectiveness and utilization of complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapies for pain management within …

Suicide and suicidality surveillance in military populations: A scoping review

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide and suicidality are a serious public health concern for military populations globally. Systematic surveillance is a key component to creating an …

Body mass index and physical training-related injuries in military personnel: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Discrepancies exist in findings on how varying body mass index (BMI) levels impact physical training-related injuries across different studies. This …

A scoping review of protective factors that contribute to posttraumatic wellbeing for trauma-exposed military service members and Veterans

Abstract: Military service members experience higher levels of cumulative trauma than the general population, increasing their risk of mental health problems. This scoping review …

Women Veterans in primary care-mental health integration (PC-MHI) settings: A scoping literature review

Abstract: Women veterans (WV) present to Veterans Health Administration with mental health and medical treatment needs that differ from men and civilian women. Primary Care-Mental …

Multidisciplinary case review committee: Comprehensive referral source for evaluation and treatment of high-risk exertional injuries fostering safe and expeditious return to duty decisions

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Exertion-related injuries (ERIs) affect Service Members (SM) worldwide with a direct impact on force readiness. Recent evidence has identified that the …

Returning home from a full-scale armed conflict: a rapid review of short post-deployment psychological practices

Abstract: After a full-scale armed conflict, tens of thousands of service members, including professional warfighters and reservists, return home facing an increased risk of PTSD …

Cardiac rehabilitation among Veterans: A narrative review

Abstract: Purpose: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a valuable secondary preventive intervention for Veterans given their increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Adults cared for …