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Diversifying theory and models for change: Why multiple frameworks better advance equity and belonging in the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: This article examines shortcomings of culture change initiatives within the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). It argues that current …

Examining the implications of a masculinity contest culture on well-being and retention in a military context

Abstract: Masculinity contest cultures (MCCs) are prevalent in male-dominated organizations, with previous research showing the harmful effects for employees. MCCs value …

Exploring sources of employment dissatisfaction and perceptions of organizational fairness in the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Cultivating a fair and equitable workplace is a key aim of the culture change efforts of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Furthermore, low perceptions of organizational …

Is group-based physiotherapy a cost-effective intervention compared to usual one-on-one physiotherapy care in the management of musculoskeletal disorders in active military personnel? An economic evaluation alongside a pragmatic randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Objective: To conduct a cost-utility analysis of a group physiotherapy intervention, compared to usual care, for musculoskeletal disorders in Canadian military personnel. …

The impact of military sexual misconduct on the deployment experiences of woman-identifying Canadian Veterans

Abstract: The present research examined how military sexual misconduct (MSM) impacts the perceived experiences of unit cohesion in a sample of woman-identifying Canadian military …

Cancer incidence in male and female Canadian Armed Forces personnel and Veterans enrolled between 1976 and 2016: A retrospective population-based cohort study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To describe rates of overall and type-specific primary cancers in Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel and Veterans with a first enrolment in the CAF between …

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 …

Non-pharmacological interventions for Veterans living with chronic pain: a scoping review and intervention map

Abstract: Purpose: To describe the content of studied intervention programs, the rationale/mechanism and outcomes from these studies and the limitations and gaps within the …

Impact of low-level blast exposure from military training and career cumulation on hearing outcomes

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Occupational trades expose military service members to unique sound exposure profiles, distinct in frequency and amplitude to those commonly studied in …

Common interventional procedures for chronic non-cancer spine pain: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials

Abstract:Objective: To address the comparative effectiveness of common interventional procedures for chronic non-cancer (axial or radicular) spine pain. Design: Systematic review …

Understanding moral injury

Abstract: Over the course of life and more specifically throughout military service, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members may experience events of significance. These events and how …

Virtual and in-person chronic pain management outcomes: A retrospective observational study

Abstract:Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated alternate modes of delivery of chronic pain management programs. The aim of this retrospective observational study was to …