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Characteristics of Canadian Armed Forces personnel open to alternatives to releasing from service

Abstract: Although the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) offers and promotes various options to retain members choosing to voluntarily release (i.e., like making adjustments to their …

Charles Bonnet syndrome among visually impaired military Veterans: Findings from a UK screening and survey study

Abstract: BACKGROUND/AIMS: Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) is a common complication of visual impairment. However, demographic and clinical characteristics may modify the prevalence …

Co-design of an ecosystem of services to support Veteran well-being and reduce excessive alcohol consumption

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Alcohol consumption among veterans has been shown to be higher than that among the general population. Many veterans experience difficulties during the …

Combatting job stress: Integrating healthy workplace and stress models to support military member well-being

Abstract: Working in the military can be challenging. Military members face a unique set of stressful demands at work, such as being deployed and engaging in combat. Additionally, …

Creating and evaluating service navigation networks for the military–connected population

Abstract: The article discusses the challenges faced by military-connected individuals in navigating benefits and services, highlighting the need for collaboration between clinical …

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 …

Military experience and mortgage stress

Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between military service and mortgage stress. Utilizing data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID), our analysis reveals …

Echoes of the battlefield: Five-year longitudinal cognitive trajectories show trend of recovery for deployment-related mild TBI in the LIMBIC-CENC cohort

Abstract: Objective To evaluate the association between deployment-related mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) and longitudinal changes in cognitive performance in the Long-term …

Follow-up survey response in relation to military deployments

Abstract: Introduction: The longitudinal study of service members is necessary to assess the unique occupational exposures and experiences that may affect long-term health and …

Effect of surgical treatment on mental health, disability and quality of life in active military and law enforcement personnel with non-specific chronic low back pain: A retrospective study

Abstract: Background Military and law enforcement personnel face an increased risk of chronic low back pain (CLBP), yet evidence on the outcomes of surgical treatment in these …

Evaluating the interpersonal theory of suicide among post-9/11 Veterans: Suicidal desire and intent in the early transition to civilian life

Abstract: Relative to the civilian population, veterans are at elevated risk of dying by suicide. However, there have been few studies using the interpersonal theory of suicide …

Neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage is not associated with adverse outcomes following elective spine surgery in older Veterans

Abstract: Background: In the US, over half of all cervical and lumbar arthrodesis spine surgeries are for people >= 60 years of age. The extent to which adverse outcomes vary by …