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From Warrior Ethos to Obscurity: Veteran Reintegration Literature Review

Abstract: Reintegration into the civilian sector is a lived experience military members traverse as they complete their military service and earn the title “veteran.” Although …

The impact of in-service physical injury or illness on the mental health of military veterans

Abstract: Background: Each year approximately 2000 UK service personnel are medically discharged with physical and/or psychological injury or illness. While there is much research …

Effects of Resilience Strength Training on Constructs Associated with Moral Injury among Veterans

Abstract: Resilience Strength Training (RST) is a peer specialist program that incorporates a military squad model of group trust and bonding to address problems specific to moral …

Telomere Shortening and Accelerated Aging in US Military Veterans

Abstract: A growing body of literature on military personnel and veterans’ health suggests that prior military service may be associated with exposures that increase the risk of …

Examining Changes in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Substance Use Among a Sample of Canadian Veterans Working with Service Dogs: An Exploratory Patient- Oriented Longitudinal Study

Abstract: Comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use (SU) is a growing health concern among Canadian veterans. Veterans are increasingly seeking  symptom …

The Relationships Between Self-reported Pain Intensity, Pain Interference, and Quality of Life Among Injured U.S. Service Members With and Without Low Back Pain

Abstract: Low back pain is a prevalent military and veteran health problem and individuals injured on deployment may be at particularly high risk of pain conditions. Given that …

How should we manage severe anxiety towards dental treatment in UK service personnel?

Abstract: Anxiety towards dental treatment is a significant barrier towards care within the United Kingdom Armed Forces. Avoidance of dental treatment results in morbidity, and …

The Resurrection of Interdisciplinary Pain Rehabilitation: Outcomes Across a Veterans Affairs Collaborative

Abstract: Despite empirical support for interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation programs improving functioning and quality of life, access to this treatment approach has decreased …

Living with Mesothelioma: A Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Male Military Veterans in the UK

Abstract: The UK has the highest incidence of mesothelioma in the world. Evidence in the United States suggests that mesothelioma may disproportionately affect military veterans. …

Research Translation for Military and Veteran Health: Research, Practice, Policy

Abstract: Military service presents unique challenges and opportunities for health care and public health. In the USA, there are over 2 million military servicemembers, 20 million …

Mindfulness as a Mediator between Trauma Exposure and Mental Health Outcomes: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Exposure to traumatic life events is associated with increased risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health problems such as suicidal ideation …

Palliative and end-of-life care for military veterans: the forgotten few?

Summary: This article explores the experience of palliative and end-of-life care for veterans. The article considers ideas concerning the embodied experiences of military life and …