• Author: Heidi Cramm
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PTSD Symptoms and Dementia in Older Veterans Who are Living in Long-Term Care

Co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and dementia can result in increased symptoms, such as suspicion, aggression, and nightmares in Veterans that can be difficult …

Retrospective cohort study of outpatient mental health visits in children and youth in Canadian military families

Abstract: Introduction: This article contrasts the risk for outpatient mental health visits between children and youth in Canadian military families and those in the general …

Concerns and coping strategies of older adult Veterans in Canada at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic, including associated public health measures such as travel restrictions, cancellation of elective surgeries, and the closure of public spaces and …

Sex-specific differences in physical health and health services use among Canadian Veterans: a retrospective cohort study using healthcare administrative data

Abstract: Introduction: Military occupations have historically been, and continue to be, male dominated. As such, female military Veteran populations tend to be understudied, and …

Military families and military-to-civilian transition: the current state of play

Abstract: Military-to-civilian transition is a complex phenomenon; there is no consensus concerning the determinants of success, the mechanisms that support transition, and when …

COVID-19 and the mental health of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Abstract: Background: There are no data on the impact of COVID-19 and associated public health measures, including sheltering at home, travel restrictions, and changes in health …

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 …

“Stepping up to the plate”: Identifying cultural competencies when providing health care to Canada’s military and Veteran families

Abstract: Introduction: Military family life is characterized by frequent relocations, regular periods of separation, and living with the persistent risk of injury or death of …

Suicide in Canadian veterans living in Ontario: a retrospective cohort study linking routinely collected data

Abstract: Objectives: To compare the risk of death by suicide in male veterans with age-matched civilians.Design Retrospective cohort study linking provincial administrative …

Navigating health care systems for military-connected children with autism spectrum disorder: A qualitative study of military families experiencing mandatory relocation

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

Geographic mobility and special education services: Understanding the experiences of Canadian military families

Abstract: Introduction: American research suggests that stressors associated with growing up in a military family, including geographic mobility, may affect the academic …

Toward a Model of Military Family Resiliency: A Narrative Review

Over the years, the construct of resilience has been increasing in complexity, indicated by the lack of consensus in its definition, operationalization, and measurement. Resiliency …