Peer-reviewed research, commentary and history from across military and veterans’ health.
In 1961, Edward Carr noted that ‘the past is intelligible to us only in the light of the present, and we can fully understand the present only in the light…
Alejandro Rubio-Zarapuz, Maria Stergiou, Jose Francisco Tomero Aguilera, Jorge Rey-Mota and Vicente Javier Clemente-Suarez
This study examines the impact of lighting conditions (darkness, rotational light and continuous light) on warfighters’ psychophysiological responses and fine motor skills in close-quarter combat (CQC) simulations. The study assessed…
Background: This qualitative study investigates the coping strategies utilised by military physicians facing the dual demands of military service and healthcare provision. Recognising the unique stressors within this professional context,…
While there has long been an extensive range of medical, pharmaceutical, psychological, physiological, spiritual and physical programs available to ADF personnel seeking health assistance, allied health practices—particularly creative arts interventions—are…
Previous articles in this series described the development of a cycle from prehistory to 1900, whereby increasing maritime trade necessitated larger and more efficient ships to transport merchandise and better…
Over the last 85 years, medical support to Special Operations Forces (SOF) units has evolved from rudimentary beginnings to highly sophisticated care. While some of this evolution reflects changes in…
Purpose: Yoga is considered a potential alternative treatment for sleep disorders in military veterans. This study aims to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to critically assess the best available…
The Combat Doctor: A Story of Battlefield Medicine and Resilience By Dan Pronk Reviewed by Darren Cronshaw Note: Content within this review and book regarding trauma and mental health challenges…
The October 2022 JMVH article regarding Australian Defence Force (ADF) medical officers’ dual loyalty to military patients and commanders1 is important because, aside from their conduct in extreme circumstances, it…
Thank you for your interest in and reflection on ‘Dual loyalty and the medical profession for Australian Defence Force Medical Officers’ published in the JMVH October 2022 issue.1 The elaboration…
