Making Military Families in Canada a Research Priority

Abstract: Since the 1990s, the nature, frequency, and intensity of military operations have shifted, and these shifts have, in turn, had an impact on the families of Canada’s …

Out of uniform: psychosocial issues experienced and coping mechanisms used by Veterans during the military–civilian transition

Abstract: The military–civilian transition is an important moment in the life course of Veterans. Collecting and interpreting data on psychosocial problems experienced during …

Lessons learned from an advanced access trial within a Canadian Armed Forces primary care clinic

Abstract: Accessibility is a key element of an effective primary care system. Literature has outlined that primary care practices have successfully employed an advanced access …

A scoping review on heterogeneity in rehabilitation research: implications for return to duty in a military population

Abstract: Introduction: Understanding population heterogeneity in rehabilitation research is important, since varying conditions can influence clinical outcomes. The objectives of …

Patterns of alcohol use among Canadian military personnel and their associations with health and well-being

Abstract: Objective: Heavy drinking increases the risk of injury, adverse physical and mental health outcomes, and loss of productivity. Nonetheless, patterns of alcohol use and …

Occupational outcomes following mild traumatic brain injury in Canadian military personnel deployed in support of the mission in Afghanistan: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Objective Deployment-related mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) occurs in a significant number of military personnel but its long-term impacts are unclear. This study …

The Experiences of Families and Children of Ill and Injured Canadian Armed Forces Members: Perspectives from Parents and Service Providers

Abstract: Above and beyond the stressors associated with military life (e.g., deployment), having a parent who is an ill or injured military member can also impact children's …

Research on Military and Military Veteran Families

Abstract: Research on families of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Veterans is important given the role families play in supporting serving members and Veterans and the …

Do shorter delays to care and mental health system renewal translate into better occupational outcome after mental disorder diagnosis in a cohort of Canadian military personnel who returned from an Afghanistan deployment?

Abstract: Objective Mental disorders in military personnel result in high rates of attrition. Military organisations have strengthened their mental health systems and attempted to …

Pain in Canadian Veterans: Analysis of data from the Survey on Transition to Civilian Life

Abstract: Little is known about the prevalence of chronic pain among Veterans outside the United States. To describe the prevalence of chronic pain and associated …

Somatic symptoms and health-related quality of life among treatment-seeking Canadian Forces personnel with PTSD

Abstract: This study examined the association between somatic complaints and health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) in treatment-seeking Canadian military personnel with …

A New Coalition for a Challenging Battlefield: Military and Veteran Health Research

Abstract: A New Coalition for a Challenging Battlefield: Military and Veteran Health Research represents the latest addition to the growing list of publications from the Canadian …