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- Over 2.5 million veterans have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and many more live in the U.S., increasing the need for civilian healthcare services tailored to their unique experiences.
- Educational initiatives are crucial for preparing nursing staff to provide culturally sensitive care for veterans, their families, and civilian contractors, focusing on veterans' common health issues and individual needs.
- The article discusses various educational challenges and implications, such as understanding military culture, addressing ethical concerns, and utilizing specific assessment questions to support veteran care.
Article Abstract
More than 2.5 million military veterans have been deployed for service in Iraq and/or Afghanistan, whereas another 20 million veterans currently reside in the United States. For various reasons, increasing numbers of military and associated personnel from various wars could go to civilian population-based care facilities for their rest-of-life health care. Therefore, educational activities are important to prepare nursing staff for the culturally sensitive care that veterans, their dependents, and civilian contractor personnel need. This article (a) provides rationale for veterans' admissions, (b) summarizes some common health situations that veterans are likely to encounter, (c) stresses major educational goals, and (d) emphasizes the use of the universal assessment question: Have you ever served in the military? Several educational implications and challenges are discussed, including war zone physiology, reintegration, military culture and pride, ethical challenges, educational speakers, simulation, veteran individuality, and compassion fatigue. Available resources to accompany this content are provided.
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