Studying military and Veteran health using a life-course approach: Lessons learned from a Canadian record linkage study

IF 0.7 Q4 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health Pub Date : 2024-01-09 DOI:10.3138/jmvfh-2022-0071

E. Rolland-Harris, Shirley Bryan, L. VanTil

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LAY SUMMARY The Canadian Forces Cancer and Mortality Study (CFCAMS) is an example of a study that uses the life-course approach to research. This article provides an overview of CFCAMS challenges and solutions. Institutional challenges arise from the different mandates of the Department of National Defence and Veterans Affairs Canada. These challenges were addressed by collaboration with Statistics Canada. Data-driven challenges were addressed by data linkage in a secure environment at Statistics Canada. Budget-based challenges could be addressed only for topics that aligned with funded priorities. Human-resource-related challenges include recruitment and retention of experienced personnel, and addressing these challenges is an ongoing issue. These interconnected challenges can leave gaps that result in unrealized stakeholder expectations. Policy-relevant research must incorporate these expectations. Understanding the roles and structures required to generate life-course research can lead to increased influence on policy and practice.

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使用生命历程方法研究军人和退伍军人的健康：从加拿大记录关联研究中汲取的经验教训

摘要加拿大军队癌症与死亡率研究（CFCAMS）是采用生命过程研究方法进行研究的一个范例。本文概述了 CFCAMS 面临的挑战和解决方案。由于国防部和加拿大退伍军人事务部的任务不同，因此在机构方面存在挑战。这些挑战通过与加拿大统计局的合作得以解决。通过在加拿大统计局的安全环境中进行数据连接，解决了数据驱动的挑战。预算方面的挑战只能通过与获得资助的优先事项相一致的主题来解决。与人力资源有关的挑战包括招聘和留住有经验的人员，应对这些挑战是一个持续的问题。这些相互关联的挑战可能会留下缺口，导致利益相关者的期望落空。与政策相关的研究必须纳入这些期望。了解开展生命历程研究所需的作用和结构，可以增强对政策和实践的影响。

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Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health Medicine-Medicine (all)

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