scholarly journals Cluster analysis of Canadian Armed Forces veterans living with chronic pain: Life After Service Studies 2016

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-95
Author(s):  
Julian Reyes Velez ◽  
James M. Thompson ◽  
Jill Sweet ◽  
Jason W. Busse ◽  
Linda VanTil
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Canadian Armed Forces

Top resources and tools for physician management of chronic pain in the Canadian Armed Forces

2021 ◽  
pp. e20210039
Author(s):  
Paul Dhillon ◽  
Nickie Mathew ◽  
Richard Lee ◽  
Eric Juneau ◽  
Robert Dale ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Continuous Medical Education ◽  
Prescription Practices ◽  
The Past ◽  
Canadian Armed Forces ◽  
Busy Clinician ◽  
Primary Care Clinicians ◽  
Canadian Military ◽  
New Evidence

LAY SUMMARY Diagnosis and management of chronic pain in Canada by primary care clinicians is a challenging and changing field with new approaches, evidence, and tools emerging in the past few years. For a busy clinician, it is vital to integrate and become aware of new tools that can improve the care delivered to patients. This article summarizes new evidence-based tools, key guidelines and research, algorithms, and simplified prescription practices, in addition to continuous medical education resources that will allow busy clinicians to rapidly be brought up to speed on the latest in chronic pain management in the Canadian military context.

scholarly journals Prevalence of comorbid chronic pain and mental health conditions in Canadian Armed Forces active personnel: analysis of a cross-sectional survey

CMAJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. E528-E536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Everett Vun ◽  
Sarah Turner ◽  
Jitender Sareen ◽  
Natalie Mota ◽  
Tracie O. Afifi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mental Health Conditions ◽  
Canadian Armed Forces

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

2021 ◽  
pp. e20210042
Author(s):  
Manon Choinière ◽  
M. Gabrielle Pagé ◽  
Anaïs Lacasse ◽  
Lise Dassieu ◽  
James M. Thompson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
General Population ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Military Veterans ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Canadian Armed Forces ◽  
To Come

LAY SUMMARY 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 greater impact on Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans who live with chronic pain compared to non-Veterans. An online survey of Canadian adults with chronic pain was conducted between April and May 2020; 76 respondents reported having served in the CAF and were compared with 76 similar non-Veterans. About two thirds of the Veterans had been living with chronic pain for longer than 10 years. Two thirds reported worsened pain since the pandemic began. Nearly half experienced moderate to severe psychological distress. These changes were similar to those in non-Veterans with chronic pain. A significant number of Veterans and non-Veterans changed their pain treatments due to the pandemic. In summary, the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restriction measures did not have a greater impact in CAF Veterans with chronic pain compared with non-Veterans. However, changes in chronic pain supports are needed to be better prepared for COVID-19 waves to come and future health crises.

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

2021 ◽  
pp. e20210051
Author(s):  
Essence Perera ◽  
James M. Thompson ◽  
Gordon J.G. Asmundson ◽  
Renée El-Gabalawy ◽  
Tracie O. Afifi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Military Population ◽  
Canadian Armed Forces ◽  
Gastrointestinal Conditions ◽  
Military Members ◽  
Irritable Bowel ◽  
Chronic Pain Conditions ◽  
Canadian Military

LAY SUMMARY 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 bowel syndrome have chronic pain. The experience of chronic pain may have various negative effects on individuals. Pain may prevent a person from doing everyday tasks such as household chores. Chronic pain is an understudied area of research among military members and Veterans. Thus, the authors explored chronic pain in the Canadian military population. This study looks at the differences in chronic pain conditions among serving personnel and Veterans. The results show that a majority of serving members and Veterans experience chronic pain conditions. Veterans also reported experiencing more chronic pain than serving members.

A patient-informed qualitative evaluation of an online chronic pain treatment for military, police, and Veterans

2021 ◽  
pp. e20210047
Author(s):  
Adair Libbrecht ◽  
Michelle Paluszek ◽  
Alyssa Romaniuk ◽  
Pamela L. Holens
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Individual Differences ◽  
Treatment Program ◽  
Pain Treatment ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Royal Canadian Mounted Police ◽  
Canadian Armed Forces ◽  
Chronic Pain Treatment ◽  
Insight Into

LAY SUMMARY In this study, members and Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces were asked about their experiences with an online chronic pain treatment that had been specifically tailored to this population, as well as to members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The purpose was to learn what participants in the treatment program liked and disliked about the program itself and the changes they would suggest to improve the program. The authors learned that despite the effort to tailor the treatment to this population, the voices of actual members of the population needed to be heard to truly tailor the program to their needs. The study provides insight into ways to refine the program to better match the unique characteristics of this population, their special connection to each other, and their individual differences. A revised version of the chronic pain program is being developed based on this feedback.

No umbrella for the rain: Canadian implications following the global revolution in reconnaissance–strike technologies

2021 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-237
Author(s):  
Marc Kieley
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Gulf War ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Canadian Armed Forces ◽  
Ballistic Missiles ◽  
Defence Policy ◽  
Revolution In Military Affairs ◽  
The Government ◽  
Government Of Canada

Global conflicts in 2020 have highlighted the unexpected employment of advanced ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles by developing military powers. The development of ballistic missiles by Iran, or the export of advanced drones by Turkey, are ultimately the result of the American-led revolution in military affairs that, during the Gulf War, established the potential of precision guided weapons and reconnaissance systems. In response, America’s competitors have adapted their military doctrines and developed weapons designed to both counter and copy the West’s technological advantages. As the Government of Canada implements its defence policy—Strong, Secure, and Engaged—it has promised to procure a ground-based air defence system for the Canadian Armed Forces. Careful consideration and analysis are required, however, to ensure that Canada procures the best possible solution given limited funding and a wide array of potential threats.

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