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Volume 27 Number 2

April 2019

In this issue

Peer-reviewed research, commentary and history from across military and veterans’ health.

Editorial – Repatriation

Repatriation In early 1917, even before victory was assured, Prime Minister ‘Billy’ Hughes promised the country’s armed forces that ‘When you come back we will look after you’. Repatriation or…

Paramedics in the ADF – A Time For Change?

Commander Neil Westphalen, Royal Australian Navy 23 November 2018 Dear Sir, The July 2018 JMVH article regarding paramedics in the Australian Defence Force (ADF)1 requires further elaboration regarding its scope…

Military Medical Personnel’s Perceptions of Treating Battle Injuries

Purpose: To evaluate military personnel’s self-rated perceptions of their knowledge, experience and training after high-fidelity battle injury simulation. Design: 26 military medical personnel participated in this quantitative study. Data was…

Disability Reporting Among U.S. Immigrant Veterans: Findings and Implications

Background: This preliminary study offers the first health-related assessment of United States (US) immigrant veterans, who comprise a population of more than 500 000. It builds upon research showing that…

Effects of Agility Training on Body Control, Change of Direction Speed and Injury Attrition Rates in Dutch Recruits: A Pilot Study

Background: Injury prevention contributes to the improvement of basic military training graduation rates. Purpose: To obtain an estimated effect of agility training (AT) on body control, change of direction speed…

Factors Associated with Uptake of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Benefits Among U.S. Vietnam War Veterans Who Were VA System Users in 2013

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) spent US$64.7 billion in FY2016 on disability compensation for US Veterans of all eras with service-connected conditions – 37.5% (US$24.4 billion) was spent…

Evaluation of the Online, Peer Delivered ‘Post War: Survive to Thrive Program’ for Veterans with Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Background: Veterans frequently report barriers to accessing and adhering to first-line treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Online delivery of an evidence-based intervention by a peer-developed program may aid in…

A History of Australian Navy Health Officer Uniforms and Ranks (Part One)

Purpose More than a century after its establishment, many Royal Australian Navy (RAN) uniforms and ranks still reflect those used by the (British) Royal Navy (RN). Previous articles have described…

An Overview of the Key Elements Required for Haemostasis Following Military Trauma from the Point of Injury to Definitive care

Haemorrhage control for traumatised soldiers takes place at many levels, from the point of injury through resuscitation and reception into surgical facilities, and postoperatively to intensive care units where normalisation…

The Camino de Santiago An Ancient Way – A Way Back for Veterans?

Keywords: camino de santiago, mental health, pilgrimage, veterans’ health Preface This article is based on the Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Award winning presentation delivered at the annual conference of the…