Dimanche, 19 octobre

19h00

RÉCEPTION DE BIENVENUE DU DIMANCHE SOIR

19h00 - 21h30

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Lieu : Salle de bal Governor General II et III – niveau 4

Lundi, 20 octobre

7h00

TABLE D’INSCRIPTION OUVERTE

Lieu : Foyer niveau 4

7h30

LA TABLE RONDE SUR LES FAMILLES ET LES PROCHES DE 2025 : EXPLORER DE NOUVELLES PRIORITÉS POUR LES FAMILLES GARNET

7h30 - 9h00

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Lieu : Governor General II et III – niveau 4

8h00

DÉJEUNER

8h00 - 9h30

Lieu : Confédération et le foyer – niveau 4

9h30

SÉANCE D’OUVERTURE

9h30 - 11h00

L’honorable Jill McKnight

L’honorable Jill McKnight
Ministre des Anciens Combattants et Ministre associée de la Défense nationale
Anciens Combattants Canada

Perspectives de collaboration : mettre en évidence le rôle de la recherche dans l'avenir de la santé du personnel militaires, des vétéran.e.s, du personnel de la sécurité publique et de leurs proches

Modératrice

Nicola Fear, CBE

Nicola Fear, CBE
Responsable de groupe, King’s Centre for Military Health Research, King’s College London

Panelists

Julie Drury

Julie Drury
Directrice générale interim, Direction des politiques et de la recherche, Anciens Combattants Canada

Jennifer Unger

Jennifer Unger
Secrétariat national Recherche et sauvetage, Gestion des urgences, Sécurité publique Canada

Jonathan Lane, MBBS, FRANZCP, PhD

Jonathan Lane, MBBS, FRANZCP, PhD
Psychiatre en chef, Ministère australien des Anciens combattants

Dr. Bryan G. Garber

Dr. Bryan G. Garber
Chef, Section de la recerche et de l’analyse, Directorat de la Sante Mentale, QG du groupe des service de sante des FC, Ministere de la Defense nationale, Gouvernment du Canada

Remise de la bourse EHN Gardiens

Lieu : Salles de bal Provinces / Confédération – niveau 4

11h00

PAUSE RÉSEAUTAGE ET SALON D’EXPOSITION

11h00 - 11h30

Lieu : Foyer de la Salle de bal Confédération – niveau 4

11h30

SÉANCE PARALLÈLE 1

11h30 - 12h50

 

1A

Membres en service

Salle: Governor General I

Santé cérébrale

1B

Membres en service

Salle: Governor General II

Expériences des femmes en service

1C

Vétéran.e.s

Salle: Governor General III

Identité et soutien social

1D

Familles

Salle: Ontario

Programmes et interventions destinés aux proches

1E

Personnel de la Sécurité publique

Salle: Les Saison

SYMPOSIUM

L'autosurveillance de la santé mentale comme soin fondé sur la mesure

11h30-11h50

Yushan Wang, PhD

1A01

Development of a rat model of repetitive concussion-induced mild traumatic brain injury

Cheryl Forchuk, PhD

1B01

Early findings from a national study on Canadian women Veterans experiencing homelessness: What is the current experience?

Mary Keeling, PhD

1C01

Perceived value of military service on post-service life: A focus group study of United Kingdom ex-Service personnel

Heidi Cramm, PhD

1D01

"I didn´t have to hold it together for everyone else": A qualitative exploration of the Surviving Families Program

Robyn E. Shields, MSc

1E01

Associations among daily and monthly mental health self-monitoring and mental health disorder symptoms in public safety personnel completing emotional resilience skills training

11h50-12h10

Michael Hutchison, PhD

1A02

Brain rehabilitation: Use of a digital solution

Sara Rodrigues, PhD and Sarah Lefurgey, BSc

1B02

Insights into the health and well-being of women Veterans of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: A preliminary descriptive analysis

Stefan Schilling, PhD

1C02

The Veteran Connection Program: Enhancing social support and well-being for service-leavers through identity management

Emily Neimeyer, MPH and Elisa Borah, PhD

1D02

REACH: Evaluation of the REACH peer support program for active-duty military spouses

Katie Andrews, PhD

1E02

Self-monitoring moderates the association between potentially psychologically traumatic events and PTSD symptoms among Royal Canadian Mounted Police during their first year of service

12h10-12h30

Abdelhakim Khellaf, MD

1A03

Using large-scale data-driven approaches to improve the classification of traumatic brain Injury: The TBI-CLASS Study

Justin Mausz, PhD

1B03

Women in paramedic services leadership in Ontario: Participation, pay, and lived experience

Marshall Gerbrandt, MEd

1C03

Student Veterans experience: Ethics and the insider/outsider dilemma

Martine Cosgrove, PhD

1D03

Single session family therapy interventions for military and Veteran families

Kirby Q. Maguire, BA

1E03

Trouble with the curve: The 90–9-1 rule to measure volitional participation inequalities among Royal Canadian Mounted Police cadets during training

12h30-12h50

Ashley Charlebois, MSC

1A04

Dietary supplements to support neurological health of CANSOFCOM members

Kim Bethke, BA

1B04

Shaping the future of women Veterans’ research in Canada and beyond: Developing a strategic and coordinated women Veterans research plan

Andrew Prevett, BSW

1C04

Combatting cultural hysteresis: Renewing Veteran clubs for today’s diverse community

Lauren Roberts, MSc

1D04

Family quality participation framework: A case study

R. Nicholas Carleton, PhD

1E04

DISCUSSANT

Discussant for Mental Health Self-Monitoring as Measurement-Based Care

12h50

REPAS DU MIDI

12h50 - 14h30

Lieu : Salles de bal Provinces / Confédération et le foyer – niveau 4

14h30

PRÉSENTATIONS SCIENTIFIQUES PAR AFFICHE ET SÉANCE RÉSEAUTAGE

14h30 - 15h30

Lieu : Centre Rogers Ottawa – Foyer de la salle Colonel By Sud

Vous trouverez la liste des présentations par affiche à la suite de l’agenda du Forum ICRSMV.

15h30

SÉANCE PARALLÈLE 2

15h30 - 17h10

 

2A

Membres en service

Salle: Governor General I

SYMPOSIUM

Expositions professionnelles militaires et santé cérébrale : perspectives issues de la recherche avancée en neuroimagerie et en biomarqueurs moléculaires

2B

Membres en service
Vétéran.e.s

Salle: Governor General II

Traumatismes sexuels dans l'armée

2C

Vétéran.e.s

Salle: Governor General III

Transition et retraite

2D

Familles

Salle: Ontario

For the Families with the Families

2E

Personnel de la Sécurité publique

Salle: Les Saison

Santé mentale et soutien par les pairs

15h30-15h50

Timothy Lam, MSc

2A01

Less of the same: Examining the impact of repetitive low-level occupational blast exposure on brain connectivity in early career military operators

Sandra Biskupski-Mujanovic, PhD

2B01

A literature review on recruitment challenges for research with hard-to-reach populations: 2SLGBTQIA+ servicemembers who experienced military sexual trauma

Alyson Mahar, PhD

2C01

Volunteerism among Veteran and military populations: A scoping review

Amy Johnson, PhD

2D01

Supporting children with family mobility: International co-created knowledge translation story book project

Marcella Siqueira Cassiano, PhD

2E01

Alberta CARES: A study on health and wellness of public safety communicators in Albert

15h50-16h10

Shawn Rhind, PhD

2A02

Investigating tauopathy in Canadian special operations forces with repetitive occupational exposure to low-intensity blast overpressure

Sharon Lawn, PhD

2B02

No women’s land: Australian women Veterans’ experiences of military service, military sexual trauma and transition

Jenny Jing Wen Liu, PhD

2C02

Who are the Canadian Armed Forces Veterans? Identifying at-risk profiles and resilience pathways in the transition from military to civilian life

Faye Acton, PhD

2D02

Exploring identity, connection and strength – A co-created study exploring how being part of a military-specific charity shapes a bereaved child or young person’s sense of identity

Sandra Moll, PhD

2E02

PeerOnCall: How does technology affect peer support engagement?

16h10-16h30

Benjamin Dunkley, PhD

2A03

Exposure to repetitive blast overpressure results in neuronal abnormalities that can be longitudinally monitored with high-resolution electrophysiology: Case control and case report studies

Sandra Biskupski-Mujanovic, PhD

2B03

A literature review on the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ service members and Veterans impacted by military sexual trauma

Shannon Gottschall, PhD

2C03

Exploring links between adverse childhood experiences and military-to-civilian transition outcomes

Leo Goudal, MPH

2D03

Best practice peer support guidelines for Veterans, military, public safety personnel, and their families

Marcella Siqueira Cassiano, PhD

2E03

PeerConnect: Usability, impact, and strategic recommendations for enhancing peer support among public safety personnel

16h30-16h50

Alex Di Battista, PhD

2A04

Uncovering brain injury in military personnel: A principled, Bayesian approach to blood biomarker analysis

Kate Hill MacEachern, PhD and Sandra Pilote, MN

2B04

Examining the role of institutional betrayal in the association between service-related sexual trauma and moral injury

Ashley Ibbotson, MA

2C04

A qualitative exploration of the retirement experience of Royal Canadian Mounted Police Veterans and their families

John VanStone, MDiv

2D04

Co-created knowledge translation: Adding trauma-informed approaches to address parental moral injury

Matthew Johnston, PhD

2E04

“I wasn’t alone”: Exploring relational dynamics among public safety service users undergoing inpatient mental health treatment in Canada

16h50-17h10

Oshin Vartanian, PhD

2A05

DISCUSSANT

Military Occupational Exposures and Brain Health: Integrating Neuroimaging and Biomarkers to Advance Diagnosis, Prevention, and Recovery

Stacey Silins, PhD

2B05

From research to action: A participatory engagement initiative to improve culture change in the Canadian Armed Forces/Department of National Defence

Jenny Jing Wen Liu, PhD

2C05

Stories that INSPIRE – A film premiere showcasing Veteran experiences of transition, isolation, and resilience

Rachel Richmond, PhD (Cand)

2D05

A co-designed family initiative toolkit for public safety organizations

Kim Ritchie, PhD

2E05

A framework for culturally competent mental health care for Canada’s public safety personnel

17h10

FIN DU JOUR 1 DU FORUM ICRSMV

18h30

ÉVÉNEMENT SPÉCIAL

18h30 - 20h30

Assistance psychologique et physique aux Ukrainiens en temps de guerre

Conférencière invitée

Oksana Syvak, MD

Oksana Syvak, MD
Directrice de Ukrainian Institute of Traumatherapy
Membre du conseil d'administration Association of Psychological Counseling and Traumatherapy
Cofondatrice de International Institute of Postgraduate Institute

 

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Lieu : Salle Governor General I

18h30

ÉVÉNEMENT DE RÉSEAUTAGE DE LA COMMUNAUTÉ DE MOBILISATION DES ÉTUDIANT(E)S ET DES CHERCHEUR(E)S POST-DOCTORAUX(ALES) DE L’ICRSMV

18h30 - 20h30

Le restaurant se trouve à 8 minutes de marche du Westin Ottawa. Si vous avez besoin d'aide pour vous rendre, un bénévole ou un membre du personnel de l’ICRSMV sera disponible dans le hall de l'hôtel pour vous aider. Les badges du Forum doivent être portés pour entrer dans l'événement.

Lieu : Alora Restaurant and Bar – 34 Clarence Street Ottawa, ON K1N 5P3

Mardi, 21 octobre

7h00

TABLE D’INSCRIPTION OUVERTE

Lieu : Foyer niveau 4

8h00

ATELIER 1

8h00 - 9h30

S’y retrouver en matière de qualité et d’indépendance de la recherche tout en respectant le concept d’équité, de diversité, d’inclusion et de décolonisation en présence d’environnements sociopolitiques différents et changeants

Lieu : Salle Maple – niveau exécutif

8h00

ATELIER 2 — COMPLET

8h00 - 9h30

Promotion du traitement du trouble de stress post-traumatique (TSPT) touchant les militaires : application de la méthode Delphi pour relier la recherche, la pratique clinique et l’élaboration des lignes directrices

Lieu : Salle Québec – niveau 4

8h00

ATELIER 3 — COMPLET

8h00 - 9h30

Transformer les données en action : stratégies d’évaluation efficaces pour les programmes applicables aux militaires et aux vétérans et vétéranes

Lieu : Oak – niveau exécutif

8h00

ATELIER 4

8h00 - 9h30

Renforcement des capacités et collaborations intersectorielles visant à soutenir les vétérans et vétéranes vieillissants

Lieu : Salle Newfoundland/Nova Scotia – niveau 4

8h00

ATELIER 5

8h00 - 9h30

Solidariser les forces : promouvoir la recherche en matière de santé des militaires et des vétérans et vétéranes par la collaboration en matière de recherche

Lieu : Salle Colombie-Britannique / Manitoba – niveau 2

8h30

DÉJEUNER

Lieu : Confédération et le foyer – niveau 4

10h00

SÉANCE PLÉNIÈRE MATINALE

10h00 - 11h00

Remise de la bourse de maîtrise de La Fondation nationale Légion

Conférencier invité

Major-General S.F. Malcolm, MSC, CD, MD

Major-General S.F. Malcolm, MSC, CD, MD
Médecin général, Forces armées canadienne

Nick Booth, MVO

Nick Booth, MVO
Chef de la direction, les Fleurons glorieux

Présentation principale du prix Banting
Uncovering cancer trends in the Canadian Armed Forces and Veteran population using 40 years of linked health data

Andrea Jones, PhD

Andrea Jones, PhD
Épidémiologiste principale, Direction de la recherche, Anciens Combattants Canada

 

Lieu : Salles de bal Confédération et Provinces

11h00

PAUSE RÉSEAUTAGE ET SALON D’EXPOSITION

11h00 - 11h30

Lieu : Foyer des salles de bals – niveau 4

11h30

SÉANCE PARALLÈLE 3

11h30 - 12h50

 

3A

Membres en service

Salle: Governor General I

Santé mentale

3B

Membres en service
Vétéran.e.s

Salle: Governor General II

Santé et bien-être des femmes vétéranes

3C

Vétéran.e.s

Salle: Governor General III

Traitement des dépendances

3D

Familles

Salle: Ontario

Isolement social et mobilité

3E

Personnel de la Sécurité publique

Salle: Les Saison

Bien-être opérationnel

11h30-11h50

Deniz Fikretoglu, Ph.D.

3A01

Examining Canadian Armed Forces mental health clinicians’ perceptions of key facilitators and barriers to using measurement-based care

Abhimanyu Sud, MD, PhD and Hélène Le Scelleur, PhD (Cand)

3B01

Effects of novel, emerging and alternative interventions for women Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and related mental health disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Nicola Fear, DPhil

3C01

Adverse mental health outcomes and alcohol misuse among United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel: A 20-year cohort study of military personnel who served during the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts

Lisa Williams, M.A.

3D01

The experiences of spouses who supported Canadian Armed Forces members: Findings of the HMCS CHICOUTIMI well-being follow-up study

Rosemary Ricciardelli, PhD

3E01

Canadian Security Intelligence Service operational employees: Experiences of moral harm, distress, or injury

11h50-12h10

Kate St. Cyr, PhD

3A02

The impact of occupational stress on mental health outcomes in the Canadian Armed Forces: A sex-stratified study

Lauren Godier-McBard, PhD

3B02

Experiences of female reproductive health in and out of service among United Kingdom women Veterans

Daniel Leightley, PhD

3C02

Digital Therapeutic app for hazardous alcohol use in United Kingdom ex-service women: A randomized controlled trial

Amy Johnson, PhD

3D02

Social isolation among Australian military spouses: Emergent findings from a qualitative study

Krystle Martin, PhD

3E02

“We’re not just patients”: A qualitative examination of public safety service users’ experiences with staff at an inpatient mental health treatment facility

12h10-12h30

Josh Granek, PhD

3A03

Characterizing physiological stress in response to haptic stimulation during a simulated military checkpoint Scenario

Kirsten Morris, PhD (Cand)

3B03

Experiences and perspectives of pregnant active-duty service women in the armed forces: A qualitative evidence synthesis

Shannon Remers, MSc

3C03

Tailoring treatment for first responders, military and Veterans: Program evaluation of unified protocol and cognitive processing therapy in an inpatient program for mental health and addictions

Clement Habiyakare, MPH

3D03

Navigating military-related absences: The resilience and experiences of service members and their spouses

Megan Edgelow, EdD

3E03

Public safety personnel and workers´ compensation: Ontario mental stress injury claims from 2014 to 2023

12h30-12h50

Don Richardson, MD

3A04

Tailoring PTSD pharmacotherapy: Real-world prescribing practices, challenges, and insights from Canadian operational stress injury clinics

Antony Willman, MSc

3B04

Abortion access in the United Kingdom Armed Forces: Stigma, barriers and learning through challenge

Christopher Kay, PhD

3C04

The impact of United Kingdom military Veterans´ harmful gambling on concerned significant others - The Veterans´ HABIT Study

Jennifer Lee, PhD

3D04

The impact of relocations on financial well-being among Regular Force members of the Canadian Armed Forces

Sarah Salvis, MSc

3E04

The space between: Barriers and facilitators to implementing workplace health and wellbeing programs for paramedics, a scoping review

12h50

REPAS DU MIDI

12h50 - 14h30

Lieu : Salles de bal Provinces / Confédération et le foyer – niveau 4

14h00

PRÉSENTATIONS SCIENTIFIQUES PAR AFFICHE ET SÉANCE RÉSEAUTAGE

14h00 - 15h00

Lieu : Centre Rogers Ottawa – Foyer de la salle Colonel By Sud

Vous trouverez la liste des présentations par affiche à la suite de l’agenda du Forum ICRSMV.

15h00

SÉANCE PARALLÈLE 4

15h00 - 17h15

 

4A

Membres en service

Salle: Governor General I

Santé physique et bien-être des femmes militaires

4B

Vétéran.e.s

Salle: Governor General II

Santé et bien-être des vétéran.e.s

4C

Vétéran.e.s
Personnel de la Sécurité publique

Salle: Governor General III

Traumatismes et blessures morales

4D

Familles

Salle: Ontario

Soutenir les enfants tout au long de leur parcours de vie

4E

Personnel de la Sécurité publique

Salle: Les Saison

SYMPOSIUM

Santé mentale des ambulanciers paramédicaux en Ontario après la pandémie

15h00-15h20

Chris Edwards, PhD

4A01

Mapping the evidence for pelvic floor dysfunction in female military and Veterans

Ashley Williams, PhD

4B01

Bridging the gap: Improving health service transition during transition to civilian life for Canadian Veterans

James Mirabelli, BSc

4C01

Forecasting PTSD recovery: Machine learning models reveal key predictors of post-treatment outcomes among inpatients completing treatment for PTSD

Isabella Thomas, MSc

4D01

A comparison of peer support between Canadian youth with and without a parent or guardian in the Canadian Armed Forces

Justin Mausz, PhD

4E01

Pre- vs. post-pandemic prevalence of mental disorder symptoms among paramedics in Ontario

15h20-15h40

Geoffrey Harrison, PhD

4A02

Transforming women’s wellness in the Canadian Armed Forces: Early insights on reach and program delivery from the evaluation of the Prenatal and Postpartum Physical Fitness and Wellness Program

Pamela Almeida-Meza, PhD

4B02

Exploring United Kingdom’s Veterans physical and mental health needs using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink

SueEllen MacGowan, MBA

4C02

Neurofeedback for PTSD: Improving our understanding of the neural mechanisms associated with symptom decreases

Kelly Briggs, RSSW

4D02

Impacts of relationship breakdown on children in service families: Insights from service providers on the need for services and resources

Mandy Johnston, AEMCA

4E02

The impact of violence on paramedic mental health in Ontario

15h40-16h00

Ruth Guest, MSc

4A03

Stronger Together: Insights from an armed forces menopause group consultation pilot

Amy Hall, PhD

4B03

Military hearing conservation practices and Veteran compensation for hearing conditions across the Five Eyes countries

Matthew Brown, PhD

4C03

3MDR overview and effectiveness of 3MDR Therapy in treating PTSD up to 12 months follow-up

Deborah Norris, PhD

4D03

Shared responsibility and collective competence: enhancing social capital in adult children of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans across the life course

Meghan McConnell, PhD

4E03

Chronic workplace stress and mental health outcomes in Ontario paramedics

16h00-16h15

PAUSE

PAUSE

PAUSE

PAUSE

PAUSE

16h15-16h35

Kirsten Morris, PhD (Cand)

4A04

Health-related research involving service women in the United Kingdom Armed Forces between 1990 and 2024: A scoping literature review

Karl Hamner, PhD

4B04

Conceptions of wellbeing in Veteran research literature

Phillip Sevigny, PhD

4C04

Improvements in moral injury symptoms with 3MDR Therapy

Marg Rogers, PhD

4D04

Social and emotional wellbeing of children from Australian military families: Insights from early childhood educators

Nadia Aleem, MD

4E04

Sleep disturbances and fatigue among Ontario paramedics: A hidden crisis

16h35-16h55

Anubhav Agarwal, PhD (Cand)

4A05

Sex differences in physical injuries among the Canadian Armed Forces – An analysis of the Canadian Armed Forces Injury Surveillance System

Cristina Stef, MA

4B05

Collaborative paths to understanding: Mental health and wellbeing impacts of participation in the 2025 Invictus Games

Megan Therrien, MA

4C05

Experiences following a traumatic event: Findings from the HMCS CHICOUTIMI well-being follow-up study

Lucy Robinson, PhD

4D05

The ‘service child identity’: An alternative conceptualisation for understanding how service children see themselves and understand their lives as members of the armed forces community

Justin Mausz, PhD

4E05

A participant-entered approach to paramedic mental health research: Lessons from a dual-stream, high engagement study

16h55-17h15

Abigail Adams, MSc and Alice Henderson, BSc

4A06

Exploring the influence United Kingdom ex-servicewomen’s militarised bodies has on their physical health behaviours and experiences of health support, co-presented with an expert-by-experience

Melissa Richardson, MSc

4B06

The mental health of Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers: A scoping review

Andrew Prevett, BSW

4C06

Before the crisis comes the consultation: general practitioners as Gateways to Veteran mental health support

Alyson Mahar, PhD

4D06

Peer-to-peer bullying among military-connected youth in Canada: Victimization and perpetration

Sarah Salvis, MSc

4E06

DISCUSSANT

Post-pandemic paramedic mental health in Ontario: Where are we now and where do we go next?

17h15

FIN DU JOUR 2 DU FORUM ICRSMV

18h30

RÉCEPTION DE RÉSEAUTAGE DU MARDI SOIR AU MUSÉE CANADIEN DE L’HISTOIRE

18h30 - 21h30

Les bus partiront à 18h15 de l'entrée principale du Westin Ottawa. Ils continueront à faire la boucle entre l'hôtel et le musée toutes les 10-15 minutes pendant toute la soirée. Veuillez rechercher le logo du Forum ICRSMV sur la fenêtre avant du bus.

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Lieu : Musée Canadien de L’histoire - 100 Laurier St, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M8

Mercredi, 22 octobre

7h30

TABLE D’INSCRIPTION OUVERTE

Lieu : Foyer – niveau 4

8h00

ATELIER 6

8h00 - 9h30

L’intersectionnalité : les fondements et les applications à la santé des militaires, des vétérans et vétéranes et des proches

Lieu : Salle Newfoundland / Nova Scotia – niveau 4

8h00

ATELIER 7

8h00 - 9h30

L’autosoin dans le chaos : une activité du Comité MECP à l’intention des étudiants ou étudiantes et des chercheurs ou chercheures de niveau postdoctoral

Lieu : Salle Québec – niveau 4

8h00

ATELIER 8

8h00 - 9h30

Besoin de données des Forces armées canadiennes relatives à des populations distinctes : préciser la façon dont nous présentons et utilisons les données de santé pour améliorer la santé et accroître les interventions en santé publique

Lieu : Salle Maple – niveau exécutif

8h00

ATELIER 9 — COMPLET

8h00 - 9h30

La transition de la vie militaire à la vie civile pour des raisons médicales; enjeux psychosociaux individuels et conjugaux dans les 2 à 5 premières années suivant la transition

Lieu : Oak – niveau exécutif

8h00

ATELIER 10

8h00 - 9h30

Promotion de la recherche sur les femmes vétérans au Canada

Lieu : Salle Colombie-Britannique / Manitoba – niveau 2

8h30

DÉJEUNER

Lieu : Confédération et le foyer – niveau 4

10h00

SÉANCE PLÉNIÈRE MATINALE

10h00 - 11h00

Paul Ledwell

Paul Ledwell
Sous-ministre, Anciens Combattants Canada

Remise de la bourse de doctorat de la Légion royale canadienne pour la santé des militaires et des vétérans

Col Paul Charlebois

Col Paul Charlebois
Chef des spécialistes médicaux et chirurgicaux, Groupe des services de santé des Forces canadiennes

Présentation principale
Thriving in the Cold: Medical Priorities to Enable Cold Weather Operational Resiliency for the Fighting Force in Canada’s High North and Arctic

Major Tristan M. Alie, MD, FRCPC

Major Tristan M. Alie, MD, FRCPC

Remise du Prix du Docteur Mark Zamorski

Lieu : Salles de bal Confédération et Provinces – niveau 4

11h00

PAUSE RÉSEAUTAGE ET SALON D’EXPOSITION

11h00 - 11h30

Lieu : Foyer des salles de bals – niveau 4

11h30

SÉANCE PARALLÈLE 5

11h30 - 12h50

 

5A

Membres en service

Salle: Governor General I

Culture militaire

5B

Membres en service

Salle: Governor General II

Transfusion sanguine et réanimation

5C

Personnel de la Sécurité publique

Salle: Governor General III

Assurer le bien-être et la résilience : santé et sécurité au travail

5D

Familles

Salle: Ontario

Doubles services, vie numérique et bien-être du proche

5E

Membres en service
Vétéran.e.s
Personnel de la Sécurité publique
Familles et les proches

Salle: Les Saison

Impact du service sur les groupes méritant l'équité

11h30-11h50

Ben Sylvester, PhD

5A01

A scoping review of rank group differences in the Canadian Armed Forces: How are members faring and how can we support?

Andrew Beckett, MD

5B01

AI powers effective blood transfusion triage: Point-of-care informed feature organization and multi-classifier modelling

Gregory Anderson, PhD

5C01

Economic evaluation of proactive stress mitigation programs for public safety personnel and frontline healthcare professionals: A meta-analysis

Katherine Gower, PhD and Elisa V. Borah, PhD

5D01

The Military & Veteran Spouse Wellness Survey

Emily Levitt, PhD

5E01

Psychometric validation of the Sexual and Gender Minority Moral Injury Scale in a Canadian adult sample

11h50-12h10

Duncan Shields, PhD

5A02

Fostering team cultures that support high performance and well-being: Lessons learned from specialized military teams

Andrew Beckett, MD

5B02

Enzymatic conversion of ABO blood to universal donor type-O: A scalable solution for far-forward transfusion

Yan Song, PhD.

5C02

An exploratory study of the effectiveness of public safety organization implementation of proactive strategies for increased resilience and stress mitigation

Isabella Thomas, MSc

5D02

Online communication and problematic social media use among military-connected youth in Canada

Aidan Dauphinee, BHSc

5E02

Mapping pride in service: An environmental scan of organizations and programs that support sexual/gender diversity among military-connected families

12h10-12h30

Henry Bowen, PhD

5A03

Benchmarking civilian capability for supporting military communities: Developing and validating the military informed Cultural Competency Scale across the Five Eyes nations

Pierre-Marc Dion, MD

5B03

Prehospital whole blood transfusion in hemorrhagic shock: A systematic review

Chelsea Jones, PhD

5C03

Changes in perceived obstacles to workplace reintegration amongst Alberta public safety personnel: A longitudinal pilot study using the Return-to-Work Obstacles and Self-Efficacy Scale

Shannon Gottschall, PhD

5D03

Gender differences in experiences and impacts of military service among dual service couples

Emma Lynn, MSc

5E03

Uncovering the neurobiology of identity-based moral injury among sexual and gender minority individuals

12h30-12h50

Marshall Gerbrandt, MEd

5A04

Making the invisible visible: Understanding Canadian military culture through communities of practice

Kanwal Singh, PhD

5B04

Overview and future of resuscitation sciences in the Canadian Armed Forces

Mandy Johnston, AEMCA

5C04

The prevalence and characteristics of violence against paramedics in Ontario

Piaf Des Rosiers, MSc

5D04

Impact of military-related moral injuries on Canadian Armed Forces families: A scoping review

Maiura Muralitharan, MPH

5E04

Inequities in healthcare access among equity-deserving Veterans: A call for inclusive care and research

12h50

REPAS DU MIDI

12h50 - 14h30

Lieu : Salles de bal Provinces / Confédération et le foyer – niveau 4

14h30

SÉANCE PARALLÈLE 6

14h30 - 16h10

 

6A

Membres en service

Salle: Governor General I

Condition physique et blessures

6B

Membres en service
Personnel de la Sécurité publique

Salle: Governor General II

Surmonter les obstacles : aperçu complet de la douleur chronique, des blessures musculo-squelettiques et des prothèses

6C

Vétéran.e.s

Salle: Governor General III

SYMPOSIUM

Façonner l'avenir de la recherche sur le vieillissement des anciens combattants au Canada et ailleurs

6D

Vétéran.e.s
Familles

Salle: Ontario

Suicide et échelles psychologiques

6E

Personnel de la Sécurité publique

Salle: Les Saison

SYMPOSIUM

Santé mentale des membres de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada après leur première année de service

14h30-14h50

Francois Theriault, PhD

6A01

Operational fitness is associated with physical activity, nutrition, and sleep

Erin Collins, PhD

6B01

The intersection of chronic pain and transition experiences in shaping Veteran´ post- service needs: A mixed methods study

Annie Robitaille, PhD

6C01

Understanding the psychological health trajectories of older Canadian Veterans

Karl Hamner, PhD

6D01

Veteran suicide: Understanding the social and historical dimensions

Kirby Q. Maguire, BA

6E01

Mental health of Royal Canadian Mounted Police after the first year of service

14h50-15h10

Caroline Dutil, PhD

6A02

It takes a unit: Parallels between family and military unit influence on physical fitness performance

DISCUSSION

Lisa Garland Baird, PhD

6C02

Exploring the health and well-being of aging Veterans: Insights from the Veterans' Well-Being Community Health Needs Assessment

Stephanie Houle, PhD

6D02

Longitudinal patterns of suicidality and social-familial functioning among Canadian Veterans: Findings from the Life After Service Survey

Ron Martin, PhD

6E02

Potentially psychologically traumatic event exposures among Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers after the first year of service

15h10-15h30

Marie-Andrée Laroche, MSc

6A03

Development and evaluation of Pre-basic Military Training Physical Fitness Program for the Canadian Armed Forces

Ronessa Dass, MSc

6B03

Optimizing effectiveness and engagement in self-education for Veterans managing chronic pain: A qualitative descriptive study

Emily Sullo, MMASc

6C03

A pilot study to develop a preliminary cultural competency framework for healthcare providers caring for Veterans with concurrent PTSD and dementia in long-term care settings

Marnin Heisel, PhD

6D03

Assessing psychological pain in male Veterans and first-responders with a novel visual analogue scale

Katie Andrews, PhD

6E03

Personality profiles of Royal Canadian Mounted Police: Changes after the first year of service

15h30-15h50

Michael Elten, MSc

6A04

Physical injuries among new personnel in the Canadian Armed Forces – An analysis of the Canadian Armed Forces Injury Surveillance System

Alethea McHardy, PhD Student

6B04

Comparative prevalence of hip replacement, knee replacement and spinal surgery between women and men Veterans in Scotland: A population-based analysis

Stephanie Houle, PhD

6C04

Fostering the well-being of aging Canadian Veterans: The role of psychological flexibility and hope

Henry Bowen, PhD

6D04

Support after first responder suicide: Translating lived experience into practical postvention practice and policy in Australia and beyond

Kayla M. Kirby, BSc

6E04

Putative risk and resilience factors for predicting mental health among Royal Canadian Mounted Police after the first year of service: A longitudinal study

15h50-16h10

Temitope Osifeso, MSc

6A05

Shouldering the burden: Exploring the challenges and impact of work-related shoulder disorders on North American firefighters: A qualitative study

Mayank Rehani, MSc

6B05

Bone-anchored prostheses for transtibial amputation: A systematic review of outcomes, complications, patient experiences, and cost-effectiveness

Kim Ritchie, PhD

6C05

DISCUSSANT

Shaping the Future of Aging Veterans’ Research in Canada and Beyond: Developing a Strategic and Coordinated Aging Research Plan

Marnin Heisel, PhD

6D05

Evaluating the 5-item Geriatric Suicide Ideation Scale-Screen with male Veterans and first-responders

R. Nicholas Carleton, PhD

6E05

DISCUSSANT

Discussant for the Symposium Mental Health of Royal Canadian Mounted Police After the First Year of Service

16h10

FIN DU FORUM ICRSMV 2025

Présentateurs(trices) d’affiches

Nom Prénom Diplôme Affiliation Titre de la présentation Affiche #
Almeida-Meza Pamela PhD King's College London Long-term impact of COVID-19 on mental health and occupational outcomes of healthcare workers in England: Findings from the NHS CHECK study
P109
Ardilliez Olivia BA University of Ottawa The ripple effect of PTSD: Secondary traumatic stress in the family unit of individuals with PTSD
P101
Arsenault Rosalie MD Université Laval A support group for Veterans with an operational stress injury seeking meaning after being released from the Canadian Armed Forces
P163
Bailliu
Casey-Campbell
Leslie Anne
Mildred (Milly)
MD
MD
Canadian Forces Health Service Group An intersectional analysis of military physician mental health
P124
Baskerville
Harrison
Neill
Geoffrey
PhD
PhD
Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services The Prenatal and Postpartum Program in action: Preliminary findings on prenatal and postpartum physical fitness and wellness in the Canadian Armed Forces
P125
Bergman Beverly PhD University of Glasgow The Veteran amputee – combat or disease?
P164
Bhaskaran
Duerksen
Joanna
Kari
PhD
PhD
University of Manitoba; OSI Clinic Winnipeg Evolving practice: An iterative adaptation of cognitive processing therapy for racial trauma contexts
P126
Bogaert Laura PhD (Cand) Department of National Defence Diversity characteristics of Canadian Armed Forces personnel: A summary of gender-specific results from the 2021 Census
P127
Boulé Constance BSc Université de Montréal Mieux comprendre les trajectoires de blessures de stress post-traumatique chez les pompiers : une évaluation longitudinale
P110
Bourget
Légére
Sarah
Isabelle Cindy
MSc
BAA
Université du Québec à Rimouski Et toi le paramédic, comment ça va ?
P111
Bremault-Phillips Suzanne PhD University of Alberta Military education recognition across Canadian military, Veteran and family connected campus consortium member postsecondary institutions: Preliminary environmental scan results
P128
Bright Katherine PhD University of Alberta Accessibility of multi-modal motion-assisted memory desensitization and reconsolidation
P165
Bright Katherine PhD University of Alberta Dissociation in the context of 3MDR therapy
P166
Brossard Ariane BA Université de Montréal; Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de santé mentale de Montréal PeerOnCall comme outil numérique de santé mentale : Une étude de faisabilité auprès des policiers de la Sûreté du Québec
P112
Campbell Margaret PhD Queen's University Advancing suicide prevention for military, Veteran, and public safety families through deliberative dialogues
P102
Carlucci Samantha PhD Department of National Defence Dizziness among Canadian Armed Forces recruits and active-Duty personnel
P129
Carter Shawn M.ADS, BCBA Queen's University Understanding the experiences of spouses/significant others of public safety personnel during inpatient mental health treatment: A research protocol
P113
Chamberlain Ross BA Department of National Defence Enhancing military retention and transition through education training benefits
P130
Chamberland Justin PhD Department of National Defence Masculinity contest culture in the military: A conditional process model of the effects on well-being and retention
P131
Charlery Vergie MSW Carleton University Constructing an understanding of racial trauma in the Canadian Armed Forces: A literature review
P132
Côté Melissa MSc Western University Feasibility of AI-assisted point-of-care lung ultrasound euring aeromedical evacuation: A pilot study
P133
Cox Marilyn MFSG Queen's University The Garnet Families Partnership Family Science Summer Institute: Advancing knowledge and fostering connections for defence and public safety families
P103
Cox Marilyn MFSG Queen's University Organizational supports for the retirement transition of public safety personnel: A case study protocol and preliminary insights
P114
Critchley Steve University of Calgary Breaking the cycle of multi generational mental health injuries within Veteran families overcome an operational Stress Injury
P167
Dass Ronessa MSc McMaster University Exploring the use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for transition from military to civilian healthcare and community systems: a mapping review
P168
Dekker Jessica BSc McGill University Resilience in older Veterans in Canada: Results from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
P169
Demir Anita BHs University of Ontario Institute of Technology Occupational risk of skin cancer in military personnel: A narrative review
P134
Dempster Kylie PhD Western University From silence to stigma: Preliminary findings from Veterans’ experiences accessing support post-military sexual trauma
P170
Desai Aashka Msc University of Alberta User-informed task design in virtual reality platform for multi-articulating prosthesis control training
P171
Dion Pierre-Marc MD McGill University Point-of-Care Ultrasound Use in the Canadian Armed Forces: Current Practices, Barriers, and Opportunities for Integration
P135
Dodd Jennifer PhD (Cand) University of Alberta Examining the feasibility and acceptability of an online cognitive processing therapy group for women affected by military sexual trauma
P136
Dupuis Gabrielle MSc The Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families Spatial distribution of services for Veterans in Canada
P172
Edgelow Megan EdD Queen's University Organizational factors and Ontario public safety personnel mental wellness
P115
Ein Natalie PhD Western University Precision medicine for Veterans: Protocol and early insights from a collaborative longitudinal pharmacogenetics implementation study
P173
Ellis Janet MD University of Toronto Healthcare access challenges for Veterans in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand: A review of the literature
P174
Ferland Liz T.Phys, MA Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue À portée de clic : Essai randomisé contrôlé pragmatique d’un programme en ligne d’autogestion de la migraine pour les personnes vétéranes
P175
Fredette Anny MSc Canadian Armed Forces Physical rehabilitation in the Canadian Forces Health Services – A quantitative utilization analysis
P137
Geck Celia MA The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Client-Reported Outcome Monitoring Information System: An exploration of client perceptions and experiences
P176
Geoffrion Steve PhD Université de Montréal Facteurs de risque et de protection des blessures de stress post-traumatique chez les agents des centres d’appel 911
P116
Godwin Amy MN Canadian Forces Health Services Group Enhancing Canadian Forces Health Services trauma readiness and care with a data-driven military trauma system: A narrative review
P138
H. Meybodi Zohreh PhD Concordia University Data fusion and feature extraction of multi-modal time-series data using the Kendra framework: Application in stress resilience training and moral ethical decision-making
P139
Habel
Kleinschmidt
Francine
Tamara
BA
BA
CRFM Région Montréal; Trenton MFRC How relocation services provided by MFRCs offer tools for successful community integration and connectivity: The impact of these services on family well being and operational readiness in the Canadian Armed Forces
P104
Hajj Jessica MSc (Cand) University of Toronto Lights out: Exploring sleep in public safety families - A scoping review
P105
Herold Geneva MA Western University Immune cells across synovial joint health, recovery and disease
P140
Holens Pamela PhD University of Manitoba An examination of the efficacy and satisfaction with pain reprocessing therapy in a sample of Canadian military, Veterans, and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Members
P177
Ibbotson Ashley MA Queen's University Exploring resources for Canadian Armed Forces members experiencing persistent pain: An environmental scan
P178
Jivraj Karishma PhD King's College London A narrative review exploring the benefits of military service from the perspectives of ex-Service personnel
P179
Johnson Amy PhD Central Queensland University Exploring food-related behaviours and well-being in Australian Veterans and their families
P106
Johnson Amy PhD Central Queensland University She’ll be right…but let’s make sure: Designing targeted care for serving Female Australian Defence Force women at risk of or diagnosed with PTSD—key considerations for an effective, gender-responsive model
P141
Jones Chelsea PhD University of Alberta Evaluation of a workplace reintegration program for Alberta public safety personnel experiencing pperational stress injury: Preliminary results
P117
Killip Shannon PhD Western University Adaptation and evaluation of the implementation of a protective mental health intervention (Resilient Minds) for Canadian volunteer firefighters
P118
Killip Shannon PhD Western University Barriers, facilitators, needs, and preferences to participating in physical activity and exercise among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans living with chronic pain: A qualitative study
P181
Killip Shannon PhD Western University "It was all trial and error": Exploring the chronic pain treatments and management experiences and preferences of Canadian Veterans
P182
Kment Francesco MA Heroic Hearts Canada ECHO - Exploring access to psychedelics among Canadian Veterans: Pathways, barriers, and experiences
P183
Kuiper Madeline MSc University of Prince Edward Island “Inconveniencing the institution”: An interpretive exploration of pregnancy experiences of Royal Canadian Navy service members
P142
Lapsley Sara PhD City University in Canada Masculine depression risk across genders: Insights from Veterans Transition Network participants
P184
Law Benson MSc Western University The use of Recombinant Factor VIIa in the management of adult traumatic hemorrhage: A systematic review
P143
Lebeau Marie-France MPA Department of National Defence The impact of occupational therapist integration on prescription and cost of assistive devices and adaptative equipment for Canadian Armed Forces members
P144
Love Ryan PhD Department of National Defence Fatigue during Arctic military operations of varying lengths: An analysis of work-rest cycles and the resulting psychomotor vigilance decrements
P145
MacDermid Joy PhD Western University Experiences in recovery, treatment, and return to work following an acute cardiac event among firefighters: A descriptive thematic analysis of firefighter experiences
P119
MacDermid Joy PhD Western University Mental health-related barriers and benefits to physical activity and exercise in Canadian military Veterans living with chronic pain
P185
MacDermid Joy PhD Western University The impact of exercise on posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in adults experiencing operational stress injury: An integrative review
P186
MacLeod
Guillouzic
Matthew
Steve
MASc
PhD
Department of National Defence Cost impact of demographic changes in Canadian Armed Forces on cancer screening and overall budget
P146
Marion Danielle MSc Department of National Defence Rates of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Royal Canadian Navy: Sex-specific trends from 2018 to 2024
P147
Marion Danielle MSc Department of National Defence A 7-year study of heat illness in Canadian Armed Forces personnel: Sex differences of contributing factors
P148
Martin Krystle PhD University of Ontario Institute of Technology From stigma to safety: Shifting perceptions of inpatient psychiatric care for public safety personnel
P120
Merlo Raphaëlle MSc Université Laval Méta-analyse de l´observance aux thérapies cognitives-comportementales visant le TSPT chez les militaires.
P149
Minjoz Séphora PhD Université de Montréal Implementation and evaluation of a psychological first aid program to manage post-traumatic stress injuries in Canadian provincial police: A participatory action research
P121
Naicker Kiyuri PhD Department of National Defence; University of Ottawa Medical and occupational readiness in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF-MOR): Study protocol for a novel surveillance system
P150
Nazarov Anthony PhD Western University Advances in moral injury research (2020–2025): Synthesis of conceptual, clinical, and preventative progress
P151
Okigbo
Hill MacEachern
Christine
Kate
BA
PhD
Carleton University Navigating trauma and self-image: The relationship between service-related sexual trauma and body appreciation in female Veterans
P187
Oliver Michele PhD Guelph University Sex-differences in reported discomfort during exposure to seated whole-body vibration
P152
Panesar Prabdeep MSc McMaster University Understanding gender identity development among transgender and gender diverse military members and Veterans
P153
Parise Vanessa MSc McMaster University The relationship of test performance on sensory-based cognitive assessments on functional impairment and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder in a sample of public safety personal
P122
Pichette Janie MSW Trenton MFRC Military Dads - Program evaluation framework
P154
Remers Shannon MSc Homewood Health A review of the implementation of a measurement-based care system in a Guardians Trauma and Concurrent Treatment Program
P188
Rhind Shawn PhD Defence Research and Development Canada Predicting long-term to repetitive blast overpressure in military breachers and snipers using multi-modal and multi-Omics information with machine learning
P155
Robb-Jackson Carley MA Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services Family violence and breakdown among Canadian military families: Exploring their lived experiences
P107
Roberts Lauren MSc Queen's University The Family Quality Participation Framework: A validation by adaptive sports experts
P108
Short Michael PhD (Cand) University of Ontario Institute of Technology Building and maintaining trust and relationships among service providers to better understand the Veteran population
P189
Squires Erinn PhD Department of National Defence Well-being in the Canadian Armed Forces: An examination of gender-related differences among military leaders
P156
St. Cyr Kate PhD Queen's University Occupational stress and adherence to cancer screening guidelines in the Canadian Armed Forces: A sex-stratified study
P157
Strauss Barbara MSc Department of National Defence An acute respiratory illness outbreak among recruits related to adenovirus at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School, St. Jean: Surveillance and public health response
P158
Sud Abhimanyu MD, PhD University of Toronto Effect of complementary and integrative health interventions on posttraumatic stress disorder in Veterans and Veteran family members: A rapid systematic review and meta-analysis
P190
Sullivan-Kwantes Wendy MA Department of National Defence Comprehensive risk factors assessment for cold injuries during 2023 Canadian Arctic training
P159
Tam-Seto Linna PhD University of Toronto Serving families, serving nations: A scoping review on the experiences of military-connected mothers
P160
Tam-Seto Linna PhD University of Toronto Metalwork for mental health: Supporting transition through artistic blacksmithing for Canadian military, Veteran, and public safety personnel
P191
Tam-Seto Linna PhD University of Toronto Exploring the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ service members and Veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma in the Canadian Armed Forces
P192
Tassinari Emma MSc Western University Neurofeedback for the treatment of psychiatric disorders: A systematic review of the use of cognitive strategies
P193
Van Veen William MA Carleton University Empirically validating the Veteran Affairs Canada’s Well-being Surveillance Framework via longitudinal research
P194
Wang Lena BHSc University of British Columbia Navigating unfamiliar waters: Enhancing medical readiness for naval operations in the Canadian Forces
P161
Williams Ashley PhD University of Regina What about the (PSP) kids? Developing public safety personnel youth and lids (PSPYK) – An online hub of upstream mental health supports
P123
Wood Valerie PhD Department of National Defence Evaluating R2MR: The evolution of its evaluation strategy and findings from a large-scale outcome evaluation
P162