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The impact of repetitive exposure to low-level blast on neurocognitive function in Canadian Armed Forces’ breachers, snipers, and military controls

Abstract: Objective: The primary aim of this study was to evaluate whether military occupations with repetitive exposure to low-level blast (i.e., breachers and snipers) display …

Predictors of adjustment to life after service among Canadian military Veterans

Abstract:The transition out of military service and into civilian life represents a considerable challenge for many military veterans. In this study we used mixture growth modeling …

Effects of posttraumatic stress disorder and age on the association between combat and problematic alcohol use among Canadian military members deployed in support of the mission in Afghanistan

Abstract: Alcohol abuse is associated with unique negative mental, physical, interpersonal, and occupational outcomes in the military. It is also often linked with traumatic combat …

Evaluating an expressive writing program in supporting military women's transition to civilian life

Abstract: Expressive writing programs provide opportunities to engage in reflective writing centred on lived experience. Research shows the benefits of expressive writing for …

Exploring trends in brain fog and quality of life outcomes in Veterans with pain symptoms: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Introduction: Brain fog may decrease quality of life (QOL) in Veterans with pain by reducing cognitive capacity and functional engagement. Veterans with higher pain …

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 …

Tracing how the emergence of chronic pain affects military identity: A narrative inquiry of pain trajectories among Canadian Veterans

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Military identity serves as a foundational lens through which service members navigate the events of everyday military and civilian life. However, …

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 …

Navigating transition: A mixed methods study protocol for understanding chronic pain, resilience, and well-being among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans, families, and service providers

Abstract: Introduction: Transitioning from military to civilian life is often challenging for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans, and chronic pain further complicates …

Healthcare for families of active military personnel in high-income jurisdictions

Abstract: Research on the healthcare needs of active military personnel is robust, but less attention has been paid to the healthcare needs and experiences of their families. While …

Sexual assault and sexual harassment in military services: Culture, hypermasculinity, and the futility of zero-tolerance approaches

Abstract: This introduction to the Special Forum on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in Military Services begins with a discussion of zero-tolerance approaches to sexual …

Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces red tape review progress report

Abstract: The Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are responsible for administering and enforcing regulations related to Canada’s national …