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Connection between sleep and psychological well-being in U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The goal of this exploratory study was to examine the relationships between sleep consistency and workplace resilience among soldiers stationed in a …

Lost and Found: The LGBT+ Veteran Community and the Impacts of the Gay Ban

Abstract: Prior to 12th January 2000, the UK Armed Forces enforced a ban on all LGBT+ service personnel. Known as the ‘gay ban’, there was no distinction made between sexual …

Time use during the military-civilian transition: exploring concepts of occupational disruption, transition and balance

Abstract: Introduction: Military-civilian transition (MCT) refers broadly to the process of leaving military employment and becoming re-established in the civilian world. The …

Study protocol: Type III hybrid effectiveness-implementation study implementing age-friendly evidence-based practices in the VA to improve outcomes in older adults

Abstract: Background: Unmet care needs among older adults accelerate cognitive and functional decline and increase medical harms, leading to poorer quality of life, more frequent …

Blind rehabilitation programs teach iPhone and iPad use to improve independence in Veterans with low vision or blindness

Abstract: While many individuals affected by blindness or low vision utilize accessibility applications on iPhone and iPad devices, few receive professional training on application …

Physical and behavioral characteristics of soldiers acquiring recommended amounts of sleep per night

Abstract: Objectives: Only one-third of U.S. Army Soldiers meet the recommended sleep guideline of 7 or more hours per night. Soldiers meeting the recommended sleep guideline are …

Well-being of Veterans with chronic pain with fewer activities limited by pain: Life After Service Studies 2019 survey

Abstract: This study aimed to understand how common chronic pain is among Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans and the characteristics that were related with having fewer …

An analysis of media coverage of the transition from military to civilian life, with a focus on health and well-being

Abstract: Introduction: The transition from military to civilian life can be a challenging period for recently released Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel, and there is a lack …

Implementing a social needs screening and referral program among veterans: assessing circumstances & offering resources for needs (ACORN)

Abstract: Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system routinely screens Veterans for food insecurity, housing instability, and intimate partner violence, …

Towards a trauma-informed social security system

Abstract:  This report originates from the ‘Sanctions, Support and Service Leavers’  project at the University of Salford, the only substantive research in the UK to focus on …

Female Veterans: Socioeconomic Characteristics and Disability Patterns Among Social Security Beneficiaries

Abstract: In 2020, approximately 2 million women were veterans of military service. Female veterans constitute a growing proportion of Social Security beneficiaries. Using American …

Surrey Armed Forces Covenant report 2022 to 2023

Abstract: The 2022-23 annual report sets out a summary of the achievements of the Surrey Civilian-Military Partnership Board (SCMPB) and its partners during the year to ensure the …