SynthesisPloS one2018
Is prevention better than cure? A systematic review of the effectiveness of well-being interventions for military personnel adjusting to civilian life.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Psychological interventions to foster resilience in healthcare students.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2020Pooled it
- Psychological interventions to foster resilience in healthcare professionals.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2020Pooled it
- Comprehensive Health Predictors of Injury, Illness, and Separation From Service After Enrollment in Special Forces Assessment and Selection: A Two-Year Longitudinal Study.Stress and health : journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress · 2026Article
- Returning home from a full-scale armed conflict: A rapid review of short post-deployment psychological practices.Military psychology : the official journal of the Division of Military Psychology, American Psychological Association · 2026Review
- Understanding the impact of the unique stressors of National Guard service: the National Guard Occupational Demands Model.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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- Feasibility, acceptability, and initial outcomes of a psychological adjustment and reintegration program for transitioned military veterans.BMC psychology · 2024Article
- Sustained positive behaviour change of wounded, injured and sick UK military following an adaptive adventure sports and health coaching recovery course.BMJ military health · 2023Article
- The enduring well-being impacts of attending the Battle Back Multi Activity Course for the lives of recovering UK armed forces personnel.Military psychology : the official journal of the Division of Military Psychology, American Psychological Association · 2022Article
- Recognition and development of customized cosmetics for military trainees in 20s and 30s in Republic of Korea.Health science reports · 2021Article
- Resiliency to adversity in military personnel: The role of self-regulation.Military psychology : the official journal of the Division of Military Psychology, American Psychological Association · 2021Article
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Abstract
Exposure to stressful and potentially traumatic experiences is a risk for military personnel and for some this may increase susceptibility to reduced well-being. The aim of this systematic review was to examine the effectiveness of interventions to promote the well-being of military personnel adjusting to civilian life. Electronic databases were searched including MEDLINE, Embase, HMIC, PsycINFO, Pilots and CINAHL. Twelve articles, all conducted in the USA, were included in the review. Articles were synthesised narratively and assessed for bias against established criteria. The studies evaluated the effectiveness of interventions for current and former military personnel. The interventions included expressive writing, anger management, cognitive training, psycho-education, and techniques to promote relaxation, connection in relationships and resilience. Interventions had some significant positive effects mostly for veterans adjusting to civilian life and other family members. There was much heterogeneity in the design and the outcome measures used in the studies reviewed. The review highlights the need for future robust trials examining the effectiveness of well-being interventions in military groups with diverse characteristics; in addition qualitative research to explore a conceptualisation of well-being for this group and the acceptability of interventions which may be perceived as treatment. The results of the review will be of interest to a number of stakeholders in military, public health and mental health settings. PROSPERO Registration number: CRD42015026341.
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