• Author: Heidi Cramm
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Canadian Armed Forces members' perspectives on health service transition prior to military release

Abstract: In Canada, military-to-civilian transition (MCT) involves transitioning from military to civilian primary care. This is an important but underexplored aspect of MCT. We …

Understanding the experiences of Canadian military Veterans participating in aquatic exercise for musculoskeletal pain

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans report living with chronic pain at nearly double the rate of comparable Canadians. They have unique pain management …

The family experience of the Invictus Games through a work family conflict lens: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Abstract: The Invictus Games are an international adaptive sports competition for wounded, injured, and/or ill military members and veterans. Essential to the Games are the …

Challenges and facilitators for mental health care for operational stress injuries in the military: A qualitative study

Abstract: Introduction: Military members and Veterans have an increased risk of mental health (MH) conditions compared with the general population. In light of the underutilization …

Primary care visit rates among Canadian Veterans in Ontario: A retrospective cohort study of sex- and length of service-stratified comparisons with nonveterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Research comparing primary care (PC) use among veterans and nonveterans has not widely considered the impact of sex and length of service on the association …

Investigating voices centered in Veteran family research: A call for greater representation

Abstract: When studying family systems and phenomena occurring within the family, a multi-informant approach allows researchers to capture nuanced accounts of family dynamics from …

Canadian military members' experiences of using programs and services to support upcoming release: A qualitative study

Abstract:Introduction: The transition from military to civilian life begins with the decision to leave military service, marking the onset of a unique journey for each individual. …

A brief report on sex-specific differences in persistent depression, anxiety, and loneliness among Canadian Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Older adults are at increased risk of severe illness and mortality from Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) infection. However, public health strategies …

Education for children and youth living in Canadian military families: Lessons from the past and future considerations

Abstract: Infrastructure to support the educational experiences of children and youth living in Canadian military families has ebbed and flowed over time. With the launch of …

Adult children in Canadian military families (1950–91): Balancing demands with capabilities

Abstract: Introduction: The demands of mobility, separation, and risk enhance the capabilities of some military children. It is unknown, however, whether capabilities developed …

‘There’s no club, absolutely nothing’: Experiences of parents of Veterans living with illnesses and injuries in Canada

Abstract: Introduction: Research and programs for Veteran families often target those with young children, leaving parents overlooked, despite the role some adopt to support adult …

Military suicide prevention: Do families matter?

Abstract: Preventing suicide in military communities is a priority for many countries. Families are important to understanding and addressing many health issues; a budding area of …