Medical cannabis and cannabinoids for chronic pain: summary of a rapid recommendation

Abstract: Medical cannabis is increasingly used by Canadian Veterans to manage chronic pain; however, the benefits and harms are uncertain. This commentary summarizes a recent …

A group-based chronic pain intervention using the Unlearn Your Pain method: A retrospective one-arm cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic pain is a prevalent health issue in military and Veteran populations. The current retrospective one-arm cohort study sought to determine whether a …

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian Armed Forces Veterans who live with chronic pain

Abstract: Chronic pain is more frequent in military Veterans than in the general population. The objective of this study was to assess whether the COVID-19 pandemic has had a …

Chronic pain program management outcomes: Long-term follow-up for Veterans and civilians

Abstract: Interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation programs are effective in treating chronic pain. Not many studies have explored how Veterans differ from civilians in responding to …

Chronic pain: The Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-up Survey

Abstract: Chronic pain is pain that has lasted three to six months or longer. Many people with back pain, migraines, arthritis, and gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable …

Medical cannabis or cannabinoids for chronic non-cancer and cancer related pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials

Abstract:Objective: To determine the benefits and harms of medical cannabis and cannabinoids for chronic pain. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources: MEDLINE, …

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 …

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 …

Opioid Use as a Predictor of Pain Outcomes in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans with Chronic Pain: Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Our objectives were to: 1) assess the relationship between self-reported opioid use and baseline demographics, clinical characteristics and pain outcomes; and 2) examine …

Cannabis use among military veterans: A great deal to gain or lose?

Abstract: Policy changes have resulted in dramatic increases in access to cannabis for medical purposes. Veterans are disproportionately affected by conditions for which …

Exploring Canadian Veterans’ Priorities Regarding Chronic Pain Research: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: The prevalence of chronic pain among Canadian Armed Forces Regular Force Veterans released from service between 1998 and 2007 is twice as high as the general population, …

Cluster analysis of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans living with chronic pain: Life After Service Studies 2016.

Abstract: Objective: This study explored the heterogeneity of Canadian Armed Forces veterans living with chronic pain to inform service needs planning and research using cluster …