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ReviewCommunications medicine2026

Understanding long-term physical and psychosocial outcomes from conflict to rehabilitation through the ADVANCE cohort.

Fraje Watson, Oliver O'Sullivan, Rabeea Maqsood, Daniel Dyball, Fearghal P Behan, Anna Verey, Howard Burdett, Sarah Dixon Smith, Gareth Evans, Warren Allison and 9 more

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Review in Communications medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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19 authors.

Fraje Watson *Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London, London, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3716-9267
Oliver O'Sullivan *Academic Department of Military Rehabilitation, Defence Military Rehabilitation Centre, Stanford Hall, Stanford, UK. oliver_osullivan@hotmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9184-4713
Rabeea MaqsoodBioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Daniel DyballKing's Centre for Military Research, King's College London, London, UK.
Fearghal P BehanDiscipline of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9578-5725
Anna VereyKing's Centre for Military Research, King's College London, London, UK.
Howard BurdettKing's Centre for Military Research, King's College London, London, UK.
Sarah Dixon SmithDepartment of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Gareth EvansParticipant partner, Surrey, UK.
Warren AllisonParticipant partner, Wiltshire, UK.
Susie SchofieldNational Heart & Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Emma CoadyBioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Eleanor F MillerBioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London, London, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3213-5714
Anthony M J BullBioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London, London, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4473-8264
Paul CullinanNational Heart & Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Nicola T FearKing's Centre for Military Research, King's College London, London, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5792-2925
Christopher BoosBioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Harriet KempDepartment of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Alex N BennettBioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London, London, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Throughout the history of conflict, medical advancements have improved people's survival. Many individuals sustain physical and mental scars, often unseen and impacting on future health. Improvements in clinical care are often translated into practice, but long-term health impacts may not be appreciated until later. Most post-conflict data related to health outcomes of military personnel are limited by retrospective methodologies examining isolated results or surrogate measures of health. The ADVANCE cohort aims to prospectively understand the long-term physical and psychosocial outcomes of conflict-injured UK Service personnel who served in Afghanistan compared to an uninjured comparison group. This review will outline cardiovascular, mental health and musculoskeletal findings in this cohort, discuss the evolution of the objectives to understand associated mechanisms and mediators, and demonstrate the initial impact and relevance for military and civilian populations worldwide. Finally, two participants reflect on their involvement in the ADVANCE cohort and its impact from their perspective.

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