What does the literature say about the needs of veterans in the areas of health?

Hynes, C and Thomas, M 2016, 'What does the literature say about the needs of veterans in the areas of health?' , Nurse Education Today, 47 , pp. 81-88.

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Abstract

This paper reports on a systematic review undertaken in 2013 aimed at identifying evidence and dismissing some of the myths surrounding the needs of the veteran community. Papers were retrieved from a wide range of sources to ensure that literature covered the key areas of health concerns and focused also on time spent in service. Of the twenty eight papers reviewed categories relating to mental health (including PTSD and suicide), the use of alcohol, trauma, hearing loss, cancer and obesity were identified. Outcomes from the review established that while early service leavers were the most vulnerable there were also aspects within service that had an impact on future life events such as the type of leadership experienced, the cohesion of the unit and facing combat situations. The use of alcohol as a coping mechanism is also considered prevalent with adverse effects as is the worry of family situations at home. The impact of service life on the veteran, especially if suffering trauma will have long lasting psychological and physical outcomes, although it is recognised that veterans in the main have excellent physical and psychological strength and many physical illnesses are not greatly exaggerated from that of the general public.

Item Type:	Article
Schools:	Schools > School of Health and Society
Journal or Publication Title:	Nurse Education Today
Publisher:	Elsevier
ISSN:	0260-6917
Funders:	Non funded research
Depositing User:	CJ Hynes
Date Deposited:	09 Sep 2016 07:26
Last Modified:	15 Feb 2022 21:10
URI:	https://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/40047

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