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Post-traumatic stress disorder in peacekeepers: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Background: In peacekeeping operations, soldiers are often exposed to the same traumatic factors as in conventional war and may also be subject to physical risks and …

Veteran Affairs disability compensation: Likely the US's largest disability program, but what do we know about its impacts on service-disabled Veterans?

Abstract: The last few decades have seen rapid growth in the size of the Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation (VADC) program, which provides tax-free cash benefits to veterans …

War Veterans' retraining: Development of educational programmes for economic recovery in Ukraine

Abstract: This article aims to analyse the world experience of retraining war veterans in order to restore the economy and consider possible ways of implementing the acquired …

Utility of the vestibular/ocular motor screening in military medicine: A systematic review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The Vestibular/Ocular Motor Screening (VOMS) was created as a brief clinical screening tool for identifying vestibular and ocular motor symptoms and …

Current understanding of the impact of United States military airborne hazards and burn pit exposures on respiratory health

Abstract: Millions of United States (U.S.) troops deployed to the Middle East and Southwest Asia were exposed to toxic airborne hazards and/or open-air burn pits. Burn pit …

Military family-centred resilience-building programming across the deployment cycle: A scoping review

Abstract: Background: There is international agreement that military families (MFs)—active service members, reservists, veterans, and their families—must be resilient to …

Should military Veterans be classified as high risk for prostate cancer screening? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Objective: To assess the unique risks of prostate cancer among U.S. veterans, and to advocate for improved care by raising awareness of the gaps in current AUA guidelines …

Dietary health communication and conversation analysis: a scoping review

Abstract: Globally, many people don't eat a healthy diet despite policies and public health frameworks deployed to improve dietary status. Healthy diets can prevent, manage, and …

Assessing military mental health during the pandemic: A five country collaboration

Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Members of a technical panel representing Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the US collaborated to develop surveys designed to provide …

Tailoring hospice care to the Veteran population

Abstract: United States Military Veterans are an increasingly elderly population, and more and more veterans are choosing hospice care at the end of life. These veterans, …

Prevalence and factors associated with polypharmacy in military and Veteran populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Background: Polypharmacy poses a growing concern in military and veteran populations due to complex health needs arising from service-related injuries and mental health …

Effectiveness of surfing on psychological health in military members: A systematic review

Abstract: Introduction: Surfing, a leisure activity known for its positive physical and mental health effects, has emerged as a potential therapeutic intervention. This study aims …