Research Paper Title Factors Affecting Quality of Emergency Service in Iran’s Military Hospitals: A Qualitative Study. Background Quality is a key factor for the success of any organisation. Moreover, accessing quality in the emergency department is highly significant due to the sensitive and complex role of this department in hospitals as well as the healthcare… Read More
Research Paper Title Experiences of Military Spouses of Veterans With Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Background To explore the experiences of military spouses living with veterans with combat-related post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Methods Husserlian phenomenology was chosen as the theoretical framework because it allowed a deeper understanding of the unfolding of the spouses’ daily experience.… Read More
Research Paper Title Disease-related mortality among 21,609 Norwegian male military peacekeepers deployed to Lebanon between 1978 and 1998. Background The researchers study assessed disease-related mortality among Norwegian male military peacekeepers deployed to Lebanon during 1978-1998. Methods A total of 21,609 peacekeepers were followed from start of deployment through 2013. Standardised mortality ratios (SMRs) were calculated… Read More
Research Paper Title Capitalising on Military Nurse Skills for Second-Career Leadership and Staff Development Roles. Abstract Nursing continues to face professional workforce and diversity shortage problems. This article advocates for examining an untapped resource – the consideration of applicants for nursing leadership and educational positions in civilian health care organisations. This untapped resource is highly… Read More
Research Paper Title Bacterial Aetiology and Risk Factors Associated with Cellulitis and Purulent Skin Abscesses in Military Trainees. Background Military trainees are at high risk for skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs). Although Staphylococcus aureus is associated with purulent SSTI, it is unclear to what degree this pathogen causes nonpurulent cellulitis. Methods To inform effective prevention… Read More
Research Paper Title Association Between Single Gene Polymorphisms and Bone Biomarkers and Response to Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation in Young Adults Undergoing Military Training. Background Initial military training (IMT) is associated with increased stress fracture risk. Methods In prior studies, supplemental calcium (Ca) and vitamin D provided daily throughout IMT reduced stress fracture incidence,… Read More
Research Paper Title A review of caffeine’s effects on cognitive, physical and occupational performance. Abstract Caffeine is consumed by over 80% of U.S. adults. This review examines the effects caffeine has on cognitive and physical function, since most real-world activities require complex decision making, motor processing and movement. Caffeine exerts its effects by blocking adenosine… Read More
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