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Disability, Masculinity, Militarism: The Paralympics and the Cultural (Re-)production of the Para-athlete-soldier

Abstract: In this paper, we unpack the body politic of the para-athlete-soldier and its positioning within masculinizing, militarized, national, popular cultural discourses. …

Topiramate treatment of alcohol use disorder in veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: a randomized controlled pilot trial

Abstract: Background—The course of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is frequently and severelycomplicated by co-occurring alcohol use disorder (AUD), yet there are few …

Dexterity, activity performance, disability, quality of life, and independence in upper limb Veteran prosthesis users: a normative study

Abstract: Purpose: To present population data on standardized measures of dexterity, activity performance, disability, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and community …

How eLearning Can Decrease Challenges of Informal Family Caregivers of Service Members & Veterans with Invisible Injuries

Abstract: While a considerable amount of literature has explored the caregiver population, limited research has explored the critical need of education and training for individuals …

“Shelter from the Storm”: Military Service Member Spousal Caregiver Challenges and Barriers to Resources in the Midst of Enduring Conflicts

Abstract: The enduring nature of the Global War on Terrorism has created a generation of active duty service members and recently retired veterans who spent the majority of their …

An evaluation and critical analysis of the impact of the Aged Veterans Fund

Abstract: There has been research on the numbers and needs of an ageing society yet, relatively little is known about the specific needs of older veterans, and the effectiveness …

Well-being of Canadian Regular Force Veterans, findings from LASS 2019 Survey.

Abstract: The Life After Service Studies (LASS) program of research is designed to further understand the transition from military to civilian life and ultimately improve the …

Child Maltreatment within Military Families

Abstract: Attention to child maltreatment within military families has grown in recent decades in response to the increasing numbers of children in military families, the broader …

Impact of Relocations on Mental Health and School Functioning of Adolescents from Canadian Military Families

Abstract: The study aim was to explore the impact of one aspect of military lifestyle, frequent relocations, on the adjustment of youth from Canadian military families. In all, 134 …

Charting a course to support military families navigating service systems for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A qualitative study

Abstract: Introduction: Most military families experience mandatory relocation, or posting, several times during their military career. For Canadian military families, who must …

Lives in Transition: returning to civilian life with a physical injury or condition. Interim report.

Summary: This report presents the interim findings of an ongoing project funded by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) called Understanding the transition to civilian life for …

Fighting Their Own Battle: Families of Veterans with Substance Use Problems - Main Report

Abstract: The aim of the study was to understand the experiences and needs of families of veterans with substance use problems (FVSUs), consider how these differ from the families …