“Health” is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”.A draft was peer-reviewed within VAC and by external experts. The evidence was graded for limitations, and the synthesis was narrative. Medical-scientific and economic evidence included published, peer-reviewed literature reviews, unpublished literature reviews that employed standard critical review methodology, and published and unpublished consensus expert opinion.
The literature search was partially systematic and opportunistic. The review was conducted by a physician Medical Advisor to the VAC Research Directorate who is not a rehabilitation specialist, and a Health Economist in the VAC Research Directorate.
What are the economic merits of comprehensive management of long-term disabilities?
What are best practices for management of long-term disabilities? What is the nature and quality of published evidence for comprehensive approaches to long term disability management? The CF LTD-VAC Harmonization Transition Project requested a rapid review of published evidence on long term management of disabilities, with special focus on these questions: Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and the Canadian Forces (CF) are jointly exploring options to ensure the best provision of benefits and services to CF Veterans and medically releasing CF members facing long term disability.Many military Veterans, their families and caregivers are affected by disabilities acquired as a result of military service. Disabilities associated with physical and mental health problems may be viewed as universal, with significant impacts on individuals, families and society.Evidence for best practices in the management of disabilities (Executive Summary). Evidence For Best Practices In The Management of Disabilities Executive SummaryĬitation: Thompson JM, MacLean MB.
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