US Military Personnel: Resilience, PTSD & PTG

Research Paper Title Resilience, post-traumatic stress, and posttraumatic growth: Veterans’ and active duty military members’ coping trajectories following traumatic event exposure. Abstract As part of the “Joining Forces” Initiative (“JFI”), the White House and nursing leaders announced nurses’ commitment to recognise symptoms, provide care, and refer veterans and active duty military members for post-traumatic stress… Read More

Canine Assistance & Military Veterans with PTSD

Research Paper Title Military veterans and canine assistance for post-traumatic stress disorder: A narrative review of the literature. Background Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are a vulnerable population at high risk for depression, isolation, and suicide. A substantial body of anecdotal evidence exists supporting the use of canines as an effective adjunct treatment for… Read More

(UK) Military Family Children & the Impact of PTSD

Research Paper Title Exploring the impact of parental post-traumatic stress disorder on military family children: A review of the literature. Background The number of UK service personnel who have a diagnosis of PTSD is unclear, but there has been a recent increase in referrals to services for PTSD symptomology. It is imperative to understand the… Read More

Education: Matching Civilian Nurse Training & Military Veterans’ Needs

Research Paper Title Educating nurses to care for military veterans in civilian hospitals: An integrated literature review. Background In the UK, military veterans will receive care by civilian nurses in civilian hospitals. The researchers propose that the nurses providing this care require an understanding of the unique experiences and specific health needs of veterans to… Read More

Is There a Difference in the Use of Dietary Supplements between Military Personnel and Civilians?

Research Paper Title Longitudinal trends in use of dietary supplements by U.S. Army personnel differ from those of civilians. Background Prevalence and patterns of dietary supplement (DS) use by U.S. Army soldiers differ from the civilian population. Longitudinal trends in use of DSs by civilians have been examined, but are unavailable in subpopulations such as… Read More

Is Excessive BMI Increase during Puberty is a Risk Marker of Adult Cardiovascular Mortality?

Research Paper Title Association between excessive BMI increase during puberty and risk of cardiovascular mortality in adult men: a population-based cohort study. Background Being overweight during childhood and adolescence is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood, but the relative contribution of prepubertal childhood BMI and BMI change during puberty to adult mortality… Read More

Government Leadership: Retired Military Officers versus Lawyers, Scientists, Activists & Professional Politicians

So, this article was published on Linkedin on 08 December but I have only just read it. Written by Bob Ulin, Transition & Executive Coach, and Chairman & CEO, Center for Transitional Leadership, Inc. “A recent article in POLITICO noted “(General) Kelly’s military background raises interesting questions for his leadership of the department, said one… Read More