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Yoga and Canadian Armed Forces members' well-being: an analysis based on select physiological and psychological measures

Abstract: Introduction: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric illness that may develop following a traumatic event or a situation involving the threat of death or …

A Well-Being Construct for Veterans’ Policy, Programming and Research

Abstract: In legislation, the mandate of Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) extends to the administration of such acts and orders in council relating to “(i) the care, treatment or …

SO4-6 Panel Discussion and Summing-Up: Opportunities for Epidemiology in Studying the Transition from Military to Civilian Life

Abstract: This paper details a panel discussion exploring the military veteran within the civilian population. Many myths have grown up surrounding the figure of the military …

Evaluation of the Airing Pain radio series discussing the effects of chronic pain on ex-military personnel

Abstract: Background: The charity Pain Concern produced three episodes of their Airing Pain radio programme focusing on chronic pain amongst veterans of the Armed Forces. An …

Purpose in Life is Associated with a Reduced Risk of Incident Physical Disability in Aging U.S. Military Veterans

Abstract: The current study evaluated the incidence and determinants of physical disability in a contemporary, nationally representative sample of U.S. military veterans. Data …

Our Community – Our Covenant - Improving the delivery of local Covenant pledges

Summary: The Forces in Mind Trust and the Local Government Association commissioned Shared Intelligence to carry out research into ways of improving the local delivery of the …

Correlates of CVD and discussing sexual issues with physicians among male military veterans

Abstract: Purpose: This study aims to identify socio-demographic and health behavior factors associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) diagnosis and patient-physician …

What does the literature say about the needs of veterans in the areas of health?

Abstract: This paper reports on a systematic review undertaken in 2013 aimed at identifying evidence and dismissing some of the myths surrounding the needs of the veteran …

Our Community - Our Covenant - Improving the delivery of local Covenant pledges: Second Edition (Main Report)

Summary: The Forces in Mind Trust and the Local Government Association commissioned Shared Intelligence to carry out research into ways of improving the local delivery of the …

Tri-service Families Continuous Attitude Survey: 2016

Summary: This statistical release provides Tri-Service results from the Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FAMCAS) 2016, along with results from previous years. Statistics from …

The Mission Continues: A Conceptual Framework and Selected Brief Screening Measures For Evaluating Civic Service and Health Outcomes Among Returning U.S. Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: Selecting indicators and outcome measures is an essential step in program evaluation.  Given the distinctiveness and specificity of many community-based programs, …