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Longitudinal analysis of 15-year health outcomes after combat-related lower limb amputation: A retrospective study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Limited longitudinal research has been conducted on health outcomes during the first 15 years after combat-related lower limb amputation. METHODS: This …

Ocular motor control and cognitive function in military Veterans with chronic mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Ocular motor control (OMC) and cognitive dysfunction are common persistent sequelae in persons with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Combat and training …

'The loneliness on a daily basis is the toughest part': A qualitative exploration of older Veteran men's social connection needs and barriers

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: We aimed to identify lonely older U.S. military Veterans' social connection needs and barriers, to inform interventions to improve connection. METHODS: …

Unit social support, sense of coherence, PTSD, and suicidal ideation in Israeli Defense Forces soldiers

Abstract: Background: Military service is a significant stressor for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicidal ideation (SI). The study aimed to examine direct and indirect …

Experiences of loneliness and their relation to perceived social support, family functioning, and mental health among Canadian Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans are particularly susceptible to heightened levels of social isolation and loneliness. This study aimed to explore the relations between loneliness, …

Impact of Veterans' military-to-civilian transition experiences on their longer-term mental health

Abstract: PURPOSE: How well the over 200,000 U.S. servicemembers who complete military service each year navigate the transition to civilian life may impact their later-life …

Marital status, social integration, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in the Military Health and Well-Being Project

Abstract: Suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) are a public health concern, particularly among Veterans, who experience elevated rates of STBs. Social integration is negatively …

New Zealand military Veterans' perceptions on health and well-being: A qualitative study

Abstract: Introduction: The study “The psychological and physical health and well-being of New Zealand contemporary Veterans” represents one of the few large population studies …

Psychometric validation of the self-compassion scale: Short form in two Canadian Armed Forces samples

Abstract: Introduction: Self-compassion, the tendency to have positive self-regard even in the face of failure and weakness, is an important protective factor for mental health in …

Strength beside the uniform: Understanding mental skills knowledge and applications within Canadian Armed Forces families

Abstract:Introduction: This study explores the knowledge, acquisition, and application of mental skills among Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) family members, a population often …

Training to implement BE-ACTIV(VA), a behavioral intervention for depression in VA nursing homes: Staff satisfaction and efficacy

Abstract: Depression affects up to 40% of Veterans in Veterans Health Administration's nursing homes, known as Community Living Centers (CLCs). We adapted an evidence-based …

Combating social determinants with collective weapons: Social identities and health inequalities in Portuguese Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Exposure to traumatic experiences during military service can result in different psychological and social consequences for individuals and their close …