Publications by authors named "Robert Nordness"
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- Military medical evacuations (MEDEVACs) are critical for submarines but can disrupt operations due to limited resources and impact on crew readiness.
- This study analyzes MEDEVAC cases from U.S. Navy submarines between 2012 and 2020, categorizing them by injury, psychiatric issues, and other medical conditions while linking records to personnel demographics.
- The goal is to identify risk factors associated with MEDEVACs to develop prevention strategies that minimize disruptions and improve overall submarine operational efficiency.
Introduction: Although women have always served in the U.S. Armed Forces, it has only been in the last half century that systematic examinations have been done on the health issues experienced by military women.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrescription medication use and trends for U.S. Navy submariners from 2007 to 2018.
Undersea Hyperb Med
December 2022
Introduction: This is the first study to examine population medication prescription rates among U.S. submariners by common therapeutic classifications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Maintaining healthy, well-trained, and highly qualified armed forces is critical for ensuring military readiness. The purpose of this article is to contribute to the body of research focused on the health of U.S.
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- The study aimed to identify prevalent health conditions among Navy divers during their last year of service, using data from 4,623 active-duty divers who separated between 2008 and 2018.
- The analysis revealed that the majority of divers were male, with a mean age of 35, and the most common health issues identified were musculoskeletal diseases, nervous system disorders, and mental health issues.
- The findings highlight a need for targeted health programs due to high rates of specific conditions like joint and back disorders, as well as increased ear-related issues among special warfare divers.