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Delivering services to the families of Veterans of current conflicts: a rapid review of outcomes for Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Military service affects the health and well-being of both Veterans and their family members, with increasing recognition of the need for support to be …

A systematic review of interventions for supporting partners of military veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Introduction: Partners of military Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health difficulties can themselves develop difficulties with …

Veteran Resilience Following Combat-Related Amputation

Abstract: Amputation following combat-related injury places substantial stress on survivors and their spouses. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of …

Life course well-being framework for Suicide Prevention in Canadian Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: The risks of suicidality (suicidal ideation or behaviour) are higher in Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans (former members) than in the Canadian general population …

Development and validation of a case-finding algorithm for neck and back pain in the Canadian Armed Forces using health administrative data

Abstract: Introduction: In military organizations, neck and back pain are a leading cause of clinical encounters, medical evacuations out of theatres of operations, and involuntary …

A comparative analysis of medically released men and women from the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and mental health (MH) disorders are the leading causes of medical attrition in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Historically, medical …

Introduction to the financial well-being of Canadian Armed Forces members and families.

Abstract: There is a general perception that military members (Regular Force members with full-time employment) and their families have better financial well-being and less …

Brain bootcamp: Pre-post comparison findings of an integrated behavioural health intervention for military members with reduced executive cognitive functioning

Abstract: Introduction: Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Service members (SMs) experience higher rates of mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) and psychosocial risk factors such as …

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 …

Mild traumatic brain injury in military service personnel: key issues and considerations

Abstract: Introduction: This article considers mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). More specifically, it aims to illustrate the current picture of mTBI among military personnel, …

Patient-Centered Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Women Veterans

Abstract: Substance use disorder (SUD) is damaging to women’s health and quality of life. Appropriate treatment can mitigate the effects and health consequences of SUD, yet many …

Injured female Veterans’ experiences with community reintegration: a qualitative study

Abstract: Introduction: Reintegration back into civilian life post-deployment can be difficult for military Veterans, particularly those who have physical and psychological …