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Inclusion of women into ground close combat roles: An organisational change perspective

Abstract: Women have formally been excluded from ground close combat (GCC) roles in the UK military until 2018. The opening of the final roles to all genders has been the result of …

Core stabilisation exercises reduce chronic low back pain in Air Force fighter pilots: a randomised controlled trial

Abstract: There is evidence that core stabilisation, strength and endurance training contribute to reduce low back pain in the general population. However, we are not aware of the …

Understanding sexual offences in UK military and veteran populations: delineating the offences and setting research priorities

Abstract: Recent publications have highlighted the need to address inappropriate behaviours, including discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment, within the British Armed …

Sources of occupational stress among the military musicians of the Royal Air Force

Abstract: Occupational stress has been studied in the military and among professional musicians but not yet among military musicians. We may speculate that military musicians are …

Banning smoking at Army Foundation College, Harrogate: a military phase I training establishment's experience of introducing a smoking ban

Abstract: In September 2019, Harrogate Army Foundation College (AFC) introduced what is believed to be the British Army’s first smoking ban. AFC, the British Army’s only …

Improving Research and Initiatives to Support Veterans and their Families

Abstract: This highlight article discusses that people join the armed forces for a multidure of reasons and discusses how best to support the varied group of Veterans and their …

Heat illness experience at BMH Shaibah, Basra, during Operation TELIC: May-July 2003

Abstract: This is an observational study of heat-related illness in UK Service Personnel deployed into summer conditions in Northern Kuwait and Southern Iraq. Among 622 …

Use of an isometric mid-thigh pull test during musculoskeletal rehabilitation: can the criterion values from the updated British Army physical employment standards be used to inform UK Defence Rehabilitation practice?

Abstract: Objective outcome measures that can quantify the force generating capacity of the lower limb are required to allow clinicians to accurately measure functional status and …

UK Veterans' Mental Health and well-being Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Longitudinal Cohort Study

Abstract: The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and well-being of UK ex-service personnel (veterans) before and during …

Review of neurological rehabilitation for Multiple Sclerosis in the British Military

Abstract: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive neurological disorder, classically presenting in working age adults, including those in the Armed Forces. The Defence Medical …

The Map of Need: Identifying and Predicting the Spatial Distribution of Financial Hardship in Scotland's Veteran Community

Abstract: During military service, many household costs for both married and single service personnel are subsidised, and transition can leave veterans unprepared for the …