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Increasing chronic disease rates in regional Australian communities necessitates innovative models of healthcare. We evaluated the efficacy of an interprofessional chronic disease program, delivered within a regional student-led nursing and allied health clinic in Southern Queensland, Australia. Changes to anthropometric, aerobic fitness and strength, and quality of life outcomes were examined at four time points spanning 16 months: intake, program transition (4 months), 6 and 12 months (post-transition). Our primary aim was to investigate whether the health improvements achieved during the program were sustained at 12 months in a subset of participants who provided complete data. Significant improvements were found in 6 of 11 measures, including the 6-minute walk test, grip strength, and self-reported quality of life across physical and psychosocial dimensions, with these improvements maintained to final review. No significant changes were found in body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, fat mass, or muscle mass. This is the first health clinic in regional Australia to deliver a student-led model of interprofessional and collaborative service to tackle the increasing burden of chronic disease in the community. The cost-effectiveness of this service and other potential clinical and social benefits remain to be investigated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Examines the specialist schools program in England, focusing on the relationship between specialist and non-specialist schools. Presents the results of a small-scale study of officials at the local and national level; in specialist schools; and a survey of non-specialist schools. (CMK)

We evaluate the factors associated with an officer's decision to search a driver or vehicle after a routine traffic stop, and we compare the accuracy of these searches by looking at the share leading to arrest. Racial disparities in search rates by race and gender of driver are similar for all types of officers; all tend to search Black male drivers at higher rates than any other demographic. White male officers have higher search rates for all types of drivers. Further, they conduct the greatest share of "fruitless searches" (those not leading to arrest), and these searches are particularly targeted on those drivers with the greatest number of cumulative disadvantages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

AUTH Background: In the UK, the prevalence of alcohol-related dependence is significantly higher in people in the armed forces than in the general population. Aim: To explore the experiences of alcohol use by former military personnel with a record of active service. Method: An interpretivist approach was used to provide an insight into the lives of eight military personnel who had returned to civilian life. They were interviewed by a researcher over the internet, interviews were transcribed verbatim and data analysed. Findings: Five themes emerged from the data: cultural normalisation, enculturation in military life, integrated mental health, integration and post-military life. Findings were consistent with the published literature exploring increased predisposition to mental health problems by male veterans of lower rank compared with higher rank counterparts. Conclusion: On leaving active service, military veterans ought to be provided with greater and ongoing support with any mental health issues they may experience because of their military service. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]