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Hip and knee replacement as a proxy measure for lower limb osteoarthritis in Scottish military veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Physical activity is an important component of military training. Although injuries and musculoskeletal disorders are the most common cause of medical …

Moral injury and the potential utility of art therapy in treatment

Abstract: Moral injury is defined as profound psychological distress that is experienced after an event(s) that violates one’s deeply held moral or ethical code. Morally …

Medication-assisted treatment and self-help group participation among military veterans with opioid or alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Introduction: Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a combination of behavioural therapy and medications to assist with recovery and has been administered to …

Evaluating serious stress in military veterans, their carers and families: a protocol

Abstract: In 2018, the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (ACFT) allocated approximately £4M to seven UK projects to address serious stress in military veterans, their carers and …

Mental health and suicidal ideation in US military veterans with histories of COVID-19 infection

Abstract: Introduction: There have been reports of increased prevalence in psychiatric conditions in non-veteran survivors of COVID-19. To date, however, no known study has …

Effect of smoke-free policies in military settings on tobacco smoke exposure and smoking behaviour: a systematic review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Smoke-free legislation has been instrumental in reducing secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure in public places. However, the evidence of the impact of …

Accelerated resolution therapy and a thematic approach to military experiences in US Special Operations Veterans

Abstract: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an emerging therapeutic intervention that has demonstrated effectiveness in treating post-traumatic stress, anxiety and …

Gender differences in barriers to mental healthcare for UK military veterans: a preliminary investigation

Abstract: Introduction: Limited UK research focuses on female military veterans’ gender-related experiences and issues when accessing civilian mental healthcare support. This …

Do Junior Entrants to the UK Armed Forces have worse outcomes than Standard Entrants?

Abstract: Introduction: The UK is the only permanent member of the UN Security Council that has a policy of recruiting 16 and 17 year old individuals into its regular Armed …

Critical analysis of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust Aged Veterans Fund

Abstract: Background: Relatively little research is available regarding the specific needs of older military veterans and the services introduced to support them. In 2016, the …

Risk factors for mental ill health in UK Army personnel: an overview

Abstract: Women in the UK military are more commonly diagnosed with a mental health disorder than men, but the reasons for this difference are not fully understood. This …

National Health Service interventions in England to improve care to Armed Forces veterans

Abstract: Armed Forces veterans (AFVs) are first and foremost citizens of the UK and are therefore—like all UK residents—entitled to universal healthcare, free at the point of …