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Effects of mhealth applications on military personnel's physical and mental health: A systematic review

Abstract: This systematic review examined the effects of mobile health (mHealth) apps on the physical and mental health outcomes of military personnel. Fourteen studies (10 RCTs, 4 …

Female-specific health care of military female-designated service members and Veterans: A systematic overview of reviews

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Since the War in Afghanistan began in 2001, service members have faced significant health effects related to service during war, with female-designated …

Impact of the revised VA/DOD clinical practice guideline for management of posttraumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder for couples and families: Commentary on Lang et al. (2024)

Abstract: As a multinational group of clinicians and researchers focused on including family in veterans’ and military members’ care for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), …

Military environmental exposures and risk of breast cancer in active-duty personnel and Veterans: A scoping review

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The effects of military environmental exposures (MEE) such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), tactile herbicides, …

Healthy work environment: A systematic review informing a nursing professional practice model in the US Military Health System

Abstract: Aim: The aim of the study was to develop recommendations for creating a healthy work environment based on current literature for nurses working within the US Military …

Child maltreatment, adult trauma, and mental health symptoms among women Veterans: A scoping review of published quantitative research

Abstract: The objective of this scoping review was to describe and synthesize the measures, methods, and key findings of published quantitative research examining the influence of …

Airborne exposure to pollutants and mental health: A review with implications for United States Veterans

Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Inhalation of airborne pollutants in the natural and built environment is ubiquitous; yet, exposures are different across a lifespan and unique to …

Prevalence of dual sensory impairment in Veterans: A rapid systematic review

Abstract: Dual sensory impairment (DSI) is prevalent in the older population, but due to exposure to military-related risk factors, it is a particular problem for veterans, older …

Studying the social mind: An updated summary of findings from the Vietnam Head Injury Study

Abstract: Lesion mapping studies allow us to evaluate the potential causal contribution of specific brain areas to human cognition and complement other cognitive neuroscience …

The top-cited military relevant spine articles

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Historically musculoskeletal injury has substantially affected United States (US) service members. Lumbosacral spine injuries are among the most common …

Building psychological resilience in armed forces worldwide

Abstract: Psychological resilience among troops can be enhanced through relatively simple interventions. Globally, various Armed Forces have successfully implemented modules for …

From trenches to technology: A narrative review of sleep medicine in the military

Abstract: Diagnoses of military-relevant sleep disorders have increased substantially since the terrorist attacks of 9-11. The cause of this increase appears to be complicated and …