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Rehabilitation and transition in military veterans after limb-loss

Abstract: Purpose: This study aims to explore the physical, psychological and social wellbeing of veterans who have experienced limb-loss and to ascertain the factors that …

Epidemiology of Partner Abuse Within Military Families

Abstract: Partner abuse (PA) is a public health problem that affects a significant number of families. Experiencing PA places victims at risk for a variety of negative outcomes, …

Small area estimation and hotspot identification of opioid use disorder among military veterans living in the Southern United States

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to estimate opioid use disorder prevalence rates at the county level among veterans in Alabama and to determine hotspots of said rates. …

An exploratory case study of the impact of psychiatric service dogs on problematic substance use among ptsd-diagnosed veterans

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and co-occurring problematic substance use is a health concern among Canadian military veterans. There are complex …

Augmenting treatment efficiency in exposure therapy for PTSD: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of yohimbine HCl

Abstract: The alpha-2 adrenergic receptor antagonist, yohimbine, can facilitate fear extinction in animals and humans. One potential mechanism is increased noradrenergic activity …

Burden among caregivers of service members and veterans following traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Objectives: To determine the (a) health status and caregiving appraisal and (b) influence of perceived burden on health and appraisal in a sample of caregivers helping …

Reintegration of Military Nurse Veterans

Abstract: This research focuses on how measures of mindfulness, spirituality, and storytelling affect the reintegration of 159 military nurses after service in a combat zone. …

Being a Female Veteran: A Grounded Theory of Coping With Transitions

Abstract: Female veterans, the fastest growing segment in the military, have unique pre-military histories and military experiences that are associated with post-military physical …

Equal opportunity climate in the United States military: Are differences in the eye of the beholder?

Abstract: Two questions that have risen out of equal opportunity research are whether the level of harassment and discrimination differs for racial and ethnic groups and whether …

Cohesion, leadership, mental health stigmatisation and perceived barriers to care in UK military personnel

Abstract: Background: Military research suggests a significant association between leadership, cohesion, mental health stigmatisation and perceived barriers to care (stigma/BTC). …

Reflections on being a civilian researcher in an ex-military world: expanding horizons?

Abstract: This paper provides a series of critical reflections on the tensions involved in researching the lives of military veterans. In particular, tensions arising when …