Posttraumatic stress disorder in serving Australian Defence Force members 2002-2023: a systematic evidence review.

ABSTRACT: Background: Defence forces globally face recruitment and retention challenges, with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often contributing to early discharge.Objective: To systematically review the extent of research on PTSD among Australian Defence Force (ADF) members, focusing on epidemiology, comorbidities, screening tools, and treatment outcomes to establish the evidence base and inform longitudinal research over the life course.Method: Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, five databases were searched (2002-2023). Studies were included if they examined PTSD among current-serving ADF members. Screening and risk of bias assessments were conducted independently by two reviewers. Data were charted using a standardised form to extract study design, population, outcomes, an

SUBMITTER: Tomic D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12710263 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature