• Journal: Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health
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Development of design principles for a Veterans’ digital health platform

Abstract: Digital health tools are often looked at as the answer to providing better care for patients by extending care into the home and community. However, these platforms too …

Considerations for supporting Canadian military-connected students in K-12 and higher education

Abstract: Within Canada, little is known about the educational experiences of military-connected students in the K-12 and higher education systems. American research has been …

A patient-informed qualitative evaluation of an online chronic pain treatment for military, police, and Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic pain is a significant problem among military, police, and Veteran populations. An online acceptance-based behavioural treatment for chronic pain …

Improving the referral process for orthopedic services: results of the rehabilitation medicine access program (orthopedics)

Abstract: Introduction: Prolonged wait times for orthopedic services represent a substantial barrier to care for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. Referrals to orthopedic surgery, …

Equity in military and Veteran research: Why it is essential to integrate an intersectional sex and gender lens

Abstract: For a long time, it has been assumed that to study military members and Veterans means to study men. Further compounding the problem, military and Veteran health …

Correlates of posttraumatic stress disorder among Veterans in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging

Abstract: Introduction: Research on mental health and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the military is extensive. However, little Canadian research addresses this issue in …

The Relationship Between Childhood Abuse and Suicidal Behaviours in a Treatment-seeking Sample of Canadian Military, Police, and Veterans

Abstract: The prevalence of suicide and related behaviours among members and Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has received much …

Mental health of Canadian Veterans of the Reserve Force

Abstract: Introduction: Although the well-being of Regular Force Veterans in Canada has been characterized, including aspects of their transition to civilian life and their mental …

Mind the gap: Sex, Gender, and Intersectionality in military-to-civilian Transitions

Abstarct: The authors conducted a review of existing research on sex, gender, and intersectionality in relation to military-to-civilian transition (MCT). Extensive international …

Life course Perspective on the Role of Military Sexual Trauma as a Pathway to Homelessness for Female Veterans

Abstract: The human dimension of war can be traumatizing. For women serving as active-duty service members, the atrocities of war can be exacerbated by sexual harassment and …

A national survey of self-reported mental health of Veterans pursuing post-secondary education in Canada

Abstract: Introduction: The present study details self-reported mental health symptoms among Canadian Veterans pursuing post-secondary education in Canada. Methods: Survey …

The voice of the consumer: A survey of consumer priorities to inform knowledge translation among Veterans who use mobility assistive technology

Abstract: Mobility assistive technology (AT) can improve the lives of people with disabilities by helping them get around in their communities. Today, over 23.9 million Americans …