A5016325306- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Family Support in Illness
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Education and Military Integration
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
Queen's University
2016-2025
Queens University
2025
McMaster University
2025
Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research
2012-2023
Dalhousie University
2022
University of Manitoba
2022
Canadian Armed Forces
2022
University of Toronto
2022
Public Health Ontario
2022
Family Research Institute
2021
Background: Canadian public safety personnel (PSP; e.g., correctional workers, dispatchers, firefighters, paramedics, police officers) are exposed to potentially traumatic events as a function of their work. Such exposures contribute the risk developing clinically significant symptoms related mental disorders. The current study was designed provide estimates disorder symptom frequencies and severities for PSP. Methods: An online survey made available in English or French from September 2016...
Public Safety Personnel (PSP; e.g., correctional workers and officers, firefighters, paramedics, police public safety communications officials (e.g., call center operators/dispatchers)) are regularly exposed to potentially psychologically traumatic events (PPTEs). PSP also experience other occupational stressors, including organizational staff shortages, inconsistent leadership styles) operational elements shift work, scrutiny). The current research quantified stressors across categories...
There are growing concerns about the impact of public safety work on mental health personnel; as such, we explored systemic and individual factors that might dissuade personnel from seeking care. Public barriers to care-seeking include stigma associated with disorders frequent reports insufficient access To better understand care-seeking, thematically analyzed optional open-ended final comments provided by over 828 Canadian part a larger online survey designed assess prevalence among...
Public Safety Personnel (PSP; e.g. correctional workers, dispatchers, firefighters, paramedics, police) are frequently exposed to potentially traumatic events (PTEs). Several mental health training program categories (e.g. critical incident stress management (CISM), debriefing, peer support, psychoeducation, first aid, Road Mental Readiness [R2MR]) exist as efforts minimize the impact of exposures, often using cognitive behavioral therapy model content, but with limited effectiveness...
We thematically analysed responses volunteered by 828 of the nearly 9,000 public safety personnel (PSP) who participated in an online survey on occupational stress injuries and symptoms. Participants responded to open-ended optional request for “additional feedback” located at end survey. Salient response themes reveal that, across occupations organizations, PSP report witnessing, enduring, encountering extensive trauma, directly vicariously, acutely cumulatively. reported effects such...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold> Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans report living with chronic pain at nearly double the rate of comparable Canadians. Currently, little to no research focusses on CAF engaging in aquatic exercise as a physical activity-based rehabilitation program. To date, there have been eight randomized clinical trials comparing land-based function or disability for people lower extremity musculoskeletal pain. While meta-analyses reveal difference between...
Public safety personnel (PSP) are frequently exposed to psychologically traumatic events. The exposures potentiate posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs), including disorder (PTSD). Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Protocol was designed mitigate PTSIs using ongoing monitoring and PSP-delivered Emotional Resilience Skills Training (ERST) based on the Unified for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Disorders. current study pilot-tested ERST effectiveness among diverse PSP. A 16-month longitudinal...
LAY SUMMARY Transitioning from military to civilian life starts with the decision leave service, leading a unique journey for each person. This study looks at how Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members use various support programs during this transition. These are provided by CAF, Department of National Defence (DND), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), and other organizations. The research is part larger uses interviews understand experiences CAF members. Data were collected May 2018-January 2019...
ABSTRACT Introduction Research comparing primary care (PC) use among veterans and nonveterans has not widely considered the impact of sex length service on association between veteran status PC use. We calculated relative differences in rate visits Canadian Armed Forces Royal Mounted Police overall by service. Materials Methods conducted a matched, retrospective cohort study residing Ontario, Canada 1990 2019 using routinely collected linked administrative health data held at ICES (formerly...
Our objective was to complete a systematic review on the mental health and wellness of public safety service leaders. We worked refine search strategy that would enable us identify material about leaders; we were left with tens thousands potential articles for review, virtually no evidence relevant material. In response, outline emergent patterns through our efforts synthesize literature, drawing attention dominant areas leadership research: leaders supporting, creating, being responsible...
Military to civilian transition can significantly affect veterans' lives. This study aimed increase understanding of how veteran mental health problems impact the family during life. We used a sequential multiple qualitative design. Twenty-six members veterans with completed individual interviews and 9 participated in 3 focus groups. Veteran's problem(s) created multifaceted pervasive changes structure, roles, routines, these negative well-being impacts for members. Transition may compound...