From Warrior Ethos to Obscurity: Veteran Reintegration Literature Review

Reintegration into the civilian sector is a lived experience military members traverse as they complete their military service and earn the title “veteran.” Although the transition may be relatively smooth, a subset of veterans experiences challenges with potential impacts on health and well-being. The aim of this article is to explore veteran reintegration research findings and to inform nurse practitioners of veteran experiences. Findin gs revealed concepts representing protective factors and constructs of connection, veteran-civilian identity, loss (culture, community, identity, and purpose), mental health, and trauma.

Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - February 15, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Kirsten M. Verkamp Tags: Featured Article Source Type: research