Abstract: After over 20 years of war in the Middle East, orthopedic injuries have been among the most prevalent combat-related injuries, accounting for 14% of all surgical …
Abstract: Introduction: Military service increases the risk of exposure to trauma, including military combat exposure (MCE) and military sexual trauma (MST). Both MCE and MST have …
Abstract: This independent review into HMG-led veteran welfare services was commissioned in March 2023 as a joint Ministry of Defence (MOD) / Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) …
Abstract: This report has been produced by Incomes Data Research (IDR) for the Office of Manpower Economics (OME), on behalf of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB). The aim of …
Abstract: Previous research has identified the critical role of primary care for suicide prevention. Although several suicide prevention resources for primary care already exist, …
Abstract: Background: The Purpose of this study is to evaluate the trends of hepatobiliary surgeries performed at military hospitals and to discuss potential implications on …
Abstract: Stress experienced during pregnancy is associated with adverse birth outcomes including preterm delivery (PTD) and low birth weight (LBW). Pregnant spouses and partners …
Abstract: Objective: Mental illness can be a debilitating chronic disease associated with a higher likelihood of preexisting medical comorbidities and postoperative morbidity and …
Abstract: This bulletin provides statistical information on mental health in the UK Armed Forces. The first section of this bulletin provides an overall summary of UK Armed Forces …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Meta-analyses of military deployment involve the exploration of focused associations between predictors and peri and post-deployment outcomes. OBJECTIVE: We …
Abstract: Military risk factors such as blast exposure, noise exposure, head trauma, and neurotoxin exposure place Service members and Veterans at risk for deficits associated with …
Abstract: US Veterans comprise approximately 7% of the population. About half of these Veterans seek care within the Department of Veterans Affairs; the other half receive their …