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Comparison of national trends in mental health service use intensity in Canadian military and civilian populations

Abstract: Introduction: It is important to ensure that once military members access mental health services, they receive adequate care. Adequate care can be defined in many ways …

Development of design principles for a Veterans’ digital health platform

Abstract: Digital health tools are often looked at as the answer to providing better care for patients by extending care into the home and community. However, these platforms too …

A Review of Brooke Army Medical Center Chaplaincy Service During the SARS-COV2 Pandemic: Implications for Service Structure and Patient Needs

Abstract: We aimed to evaluate the effect of the SARS-COV2 pandemic on chaplain utilization at Brooke Army Medical Center. Our hypothesis was that multiple pandemic-related …

American Veterans in the Era of COVID-19: Reactions to the Pandemic, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Substance Use Behaviors

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic may have a compounding effect on the substance use of American veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study investigated the …

Bloody war: menstruation, soldiering, and the ‘gender-integrated’ United States military

Abstract: Against the backdrop of an unprecedented number of women deploying in a new array of roles in the so-called “global war on terror“ and the official opening of combat …

Prevalence and Trends in Suicidal Behavior Among US Military Veterans During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract: Importance: The COVID-19 pandemic has raised considerable concerns about increased risk for suicidal behavior among US military veterans, who already had elevated rates …

Caring for the carers: a COVID-19 psychological support programme

Abstract: The outbreak of COVID-19 and the subsequent pandemic brought unprecedented worldwide challenges born out of a rapidly escalating health and economic crisis. From …

Symptoms of dementia or post-traumatic stress disorder? Under-recognised behaviours in veterans with dementia

Abstract: Background: The veteran community are at increased risk of poor mental health and developing dementia as a result of their miliary service, with the potential to lead to …

Longitudinal Associations of PROMIS-29 Anxiety and Depression Symptoms With Low Back Pain Impact in a Sample of U.S. Military Service Members

Abstract: The Impact Stratification Score (ISS) is a measure of the impact of chronic low back pain (LBP) consisting of nine Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information …

Forgotten fatalities: British military, mining and maritime accidents since 1900

Abstract: Background: Comparative long-term trends in fatal accident rates in the UK’s most hazardous occupations have not been reported. Aims: To compare trends in fatal …

Moral injury and substance use disorders among US combat veterans: results from the 2019–2020 National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) is associated with increased risk for substance use disorders (SUDs), although population-based studies remain …

Association of Agricultural, Occupational, and Military Inhalants With Autoantibodies and Disease Features in US Veterans With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Abstract: Objective: To determine the association of inhalant exposures with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)–related autoantibodies and severity in US veterans. Methods: Participants …